[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 158 (Thursday, November 15, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2087]
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                          HONORING GENE PARKER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize a truly dedicated volunteer, Ms. Gene Parker, from Southwest 
Colorado. Gene has spent over a century of her life working to help 
better understand previous cultures and the archeological preservation 
of the Anasazi culture.
  Ms. Parker began her work as a volunteer for the Bureau of Land 
Management's Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores, Colorado. Her duties 
include the inventorying of the center's collections, where she is 
relied upon to verify that each piece was properly documented for its 
historical study. Gene has also volunteered her services to the 
center's library, assisting with special events as they occur. She is 
also a member of the Anasazi Historical Society.
  Gene has dedicated her time and effort for two days a week for the 
past fifteen years. Following recovery from a broken hip in 1999, Gene 
remained committed to continue her duties where she has amassed 1,814 
volunteer hours.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recognize Gene for her 
service to help preserve the artifacts of the ancient Anasazi culture. 
Her dedication to a worthwhile cause certainly deserves the praise of 
this body. Because of her efforts, many will now be able to better 
understand the Anasazi culture.

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