[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 174 (Friday, December 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO J. PAUL BROWN

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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 J.Paul Brown for his contributions to the community of 
Ignacio, Colorado. J. Paul's civic involvement in the community spans 
over twenty years and involves the areas of agriculture, education, 
planning, and economic growth. I am proud to recognize him for his hard 
work and dedication in the following achievements.
  J. Paul graduated from New Mexico State University with honors in 
1975. In that same year, J. Paul became a rancher and entered the 
cattle and sheep market, a business he still runs today. In 1978, he 
began his civic service and was elected to the La Plata County Farm 
Bureau, serving later as President of the organization. He served on 
the State Board of Directors for the Colorado Farm Bureau, President of 
the Colorado Wool Growers, and was honored as the Colorado Wool Grower 
Of The Year in 1996.
  J. Paul continued his service to the community and state as a member 
of the La Plata Planning Commission, Sergeant of Arms for Colorado 
Counties, Inc., and as Chairman of the Region 9 Economic Development 
District. As a father and firm believer in education, J. Paul was 
elected to the Ignacio School Board of Directors. His performance led 
him to the honor of being one of only five members in the state to be 
nominated for the State School Board.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize J. Paul Brown and his 
dedication to the community of Ignacio, Colorado. J. Paul comes from a 
long line of dedicated community activists, following in the footsteps 
of his parents, Casey and Jean, who have recently passed a milestone of 
their own by celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year. His 
own dedication to the community is amazing when one considers he has 
raised a family of four along with his wonderful Debbie, during his 
service to the people of Ignacio and the State of Colorado. Please 
continue your service to the community J. Paul and good luck in your 
future endeavors.

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