[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 157 (Wednesday, November 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2072]
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                 IN HONOR OF MAYOR D.L. ``DON'' PARSONS

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 14, 2001

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the public 
service of the Mayor of Northglenn, D.L. ``Don'' Parsons. Mayor Parsons 
is retiring this year, after serving the City of Northglenn for 14 
years.
  Mr. Parsons was born in Brewster, Kansas and graduated from Kansas 
State University with a degree in Business Administration. He was 
President and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Company and Manager 
of State Legislation for KN Energy, Inc. Mr. Parsons currently heads up 
his own consulting firm, specializing in utility management, rates and 
finance. In addition to being an active member of Colorado's oil and 
gas community, the Mayor has dedicated much of his time to improving 
the quality of life for the people of Northglenn.
  After being elected to public office in 1987, Mr. Parsons has brought 
economic development to his city, while allowing it to maintain its 
small town identity. Northglenn is a great place to live and raise 
children, and this is a direct reflection of Don Parsons' guidance and 
leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Mayor Parsons for his vision 
and his hard work. I would like to thank him for his years of public 
service. His dedication to those who elected him is admirable, and I 
wish him much success in all his future endeavors.

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