[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 124 (Friday, September 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1693]
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                   HONORING THE SERVICE OF LEE SPERRY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, the State of Colorado is growing at a 
tremendous pace and it requires sincere dedication and knowledge to 
help manage such expansion. After sixteen years of service to the 
people of Delta County as a member of the Planning Commission, Lee 
Sperry has decided to hand in his resignation. I would like to take 
this opportunity to recognize the important contributions that Lee has 
made and thank him for his years of service.
  A lot has changed since Lee first joined the Planning Commission. 
Ideas of unbridled growth have been tempered with concerns of open land 
preservation. Throughout this fundamental change, Lee has always 
attempted to maintain a balanced perspective between the county's 
master plan and the desires of the public seeking to live out their 
goals and dreams. Lee has a keen interest in ensuring that the common 
person is not overlooked in deliberations.
  Mr. Speaker, as we wrestle with the issue of growth in Colorado, Lee 
Sperry has done an outstanding job shepherding that process for over 
sixteen years. He has truly helped to preserve the heritage of Colorado 
while allowing it to progress into the future judiciously. It is with 
great appreciation that I recognize Lee today and I extend my warmest 
regards to him upon his retirement and wish him many happy years to 
come.

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