[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 123 (Thursday, September 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1673]
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             TRIBUTE TO COLORADO STATE SENATOR MARK HILLMAN

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2001

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise to express 
gratitude and congratulations to Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman of 
Burlington, CO, this year's recipient of the National Legislator of the 
Year by the American Legislative Exchange Council. The American 
Legislative Exchange Council gives this award to outstanding 
legislators who understand that what is good for business is good for 
America.
  In a recent edition of the La Junta Tribune Democrat Duane Parde, 
executive director of the American Legislative Exchange Council said, 
``Mark Hillman is one of the finest state legislators in the nation. 
He's a leader who truly personifies the Jeffersonian principles of 
individual liberty, limited government and free markets.''
  Mr. Speaker, Senator Hillman is a person of high integrity and honor. 
I consider it a privilege to know and work with him. Mark has served 
the State of Colorado well taking the responsibilities and standards of 
his job to the highest level. Furthermore I know he will continue that 
record of leadership in the future.
  As a State senator from the Fourth Congressional District, Mark not 
only makes his community proud, but also his State and country. On 
behalf of the citizens of Colorado, I ask the House to join me in 
extending congratulations to Senator Hillman on his commendable 
accomplishments.

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