[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 174 (Friday, December 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2306]
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               PAYING TRIBUTE TO RICHARD ``DICK'' WOODFIN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Richard ``Dick'' Woodfin and thank him for his contributions 
to the state of Colorado. Dick, who last year celebrated his 100th 
birthday, has been an active leader in state political and agricultural 
communities for most of his lifetime. I would now like to recognize 
some of his past and present accomplishments and extend my gratitude to 
his service and dedication to our state and nation.
  Dick came to Colorado as a child when his parents settled in Cheyenne 
Wells in 1916. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1928 and 
became an agriculture teacher and thus began a long career in the 
agricultural community. His work with the Colorado Farm Bureau began in 
1930 as an extension agent. He worked and remained active in the cities 
of Crowley, Canon City, Grand Junction and Burlington. In 1948, his 
involvement took a step forward when he was instrumental in the 
creation of the Mesa County Farm Bureau. His official service to the 
Colorado Farm Bureau ended in 1962, but he remained persistent in 
fighting for the interests of the citizens of Colorado upon being 
elected to the state legislature in 1969.
  Mr. Speaker, Dick Woodfin contributed so much to the struggles of the 
Colorado Farm Bureau and to the triumph of the people of Colorado. His 
achievements have recently been recognized with the presentation of the 
Colorado Farm Bureau 2001 Service to Agriculture Award. For his lengthy 
service to the State of Colorado and the United States of America, I 
would like to personally recognize him for his efforts. Dick, you are 
truly worthy of the praise of this body of Congress.

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