[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 30, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1953]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO HAROLD KREUGER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 30, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Harold Kreuger on being awarded the John Campanius Holm Award 
on October 27, 2001 that is presented by the National Weather Service. 
Harold is one of only twenty-five people to receive this distinguished 
award and it is an accurate reflection of the hard work, discipline and 
patience that Harold has displayed throughout his career.
  Mr. Kreuger will be receiving this award in honor of his exceptional 
service in the Cooperative Weather Observer program. He became part of 
this volunteer organization when he established the Cochetopa Creek 
observing station at his ranch in Cochetopa Creek, Colorado in 1947. 
Harold has been collecting and recording daily weather data for the 
program ever since. The data that he collects plays an essential role 
in gaining further knowledge of weather patterns and aids in more 
accurate weather predictions. Harold's efforts are of enormous 
importance in Colorado due to the state's ever-changing weather 
conditions.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to have this opportunity to recognize 
Harold for his superior service to the National Weather Service for the 
last fifty-four years. He has patiently volunteered his knowledge and 
experience and, in turn, provided invaluable data that has furthered 
the advancement of meteorological science. Thanks Harold for your time 
and your commitment.

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