[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 174 (Friday, December 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2292]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO VINCE BAKER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I would like 
to take this opportunity to pay tribute to an icon of the Pueblo, 
Colorado community. Vince Baker recently passed away at the age of 88, 
and as his family mourns his loss, I think it is appropriate to 
remember Vince and pay tribute to him for his contributions to his 
community.
  Vince owned and operated Vince Baker Motors, a car dealership located 
in Pueblo. He went on to become President of Modern Trailer Sales, 
Director of Western Acceptance Corporation, and managed a regional 
General Motors distributorship. Vince's success was evident in the 
creation of over 30 automobile agencies in Colorado and New Mexico.
  Vince's true love was working and interacting with people. This 
became clear later in his life when Vince served as a motivational 
speaker and a writer. His communication skills served as motivational 
tools for others that were widely used throughout the automobile 
industry. In addition, Vince was a contributing writer for a motor 
magazine for over eight years.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness that we remember Vince 
Baker. He was known for his kind heart and a gentle demeanor he 
displayed throughout his life. Vince Baker will be remembered and 
missed not only by his family but also by a grateful community.

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