[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 130 (Tuesday, October 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1768]
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         HONORING THE SERVICE AND RETIREMENT OF DR. JAMES VOSS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 2, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, to aid and direct an educational 
institution is a noble task and is worthy of recognition from this 
prestigious body. On October 8, 2001, Dr. James Voss will announce his 
retirement from the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching 
Hospital. As Dr. Voss steps down, I would like to recognize the 
contributions that he has made to so many individuals and to Colorado 
State University.
  Stemming from a childhood on a farm and exposure to plowing fields 
with draft horses, James used his knowledge in 1977 to break ground for 
the Veterinary Teaching Hospital with a team of horses. He has been an 
integral member of University community for 43 years dedicated 
countless hours of service during this time. He has served as the Dean 
of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and 
offered numerous innovations and new ideas to the field of veterinary 
medicine. Due to his lasting impression on the University, it will 
rename the celebrated hospital the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching 
Hospital. While James remains humble in his tribute, his efforts have 
raised the national reputation of the Colorado State University 
veterinary college, which is now recognized as the number two school to 
attend in the nation for animal health and research according to US 
News and World Report.
  Dr. Voss received his degree from the same institution in veterinary 
medicine and then returned to his alma mater to occupy the academic 
positions of Department Chair, Director of the Veterinary Hospital and 
Assistant Dean prior to becoming the Dean in 1986. Under his 
leadership, the research budget has increased, a number of academic 
programs were established and the academic curriculum bolstered.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. James Voss has left a lasting mark on Colorado State 
University and all of its students. Dr. Voss has made significant 
advancements in the field of veterinary medicine applicable all over 
the world. As James celebrates his retirement, I would like to 
congratulate Dr. James Voss on all of his accomplishments and extend my 
warmest regards and best wishes to him throughout the many years to 
come. He is an outstanding administrator and educator and he should be 
very proud of everything that he has achieved.

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