[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 14 (Thursday, February 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E151]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO STATE SENATOR MARK HILLMAN

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2002

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker it is an honor to rise today to express 
congratulations to an outstanding member of the Colorado State 
Legislature, Senator Mark Hillman of Burlington, Colorado. The National 
Republican Legislator Association recently named Senator Hillman 
Legislator of the Year for the year 2001. Senator Hillman continues to 
be of tremendous service to the state of Colorado and I am pleased to 
recognize his achievements today.
  In a recent edition of The Wray Gazette Senator Hillmnan was quoted 
as saying, ``I'm truly honored to be chosen for this year's award among 
the hundreds of qualified candidates nationwide.'' Mark's humility 
makes him a fine public servant and the state of Colorado is proud of 
his achievements in the Colorado General Assembly. This award follows 
the Senator's recognition in August as Legislator of the Year by the 
American Legislative Exchange Council.
  Mark enjoys his position immensely and his dedication to his post as 
state senator is evident in his success in the state legislature. He 
holds the highest degree of personal fairness and integrity while also 
carrying his strong convictions on to the floor of the state 
legislature.
  I am privileged to be a colleague of the distinguished Senator 
Hillman. The state of Colorado is fortunate to have a man of such 
integrity and character to serve it. On behalf of the citizens of 
Colorado, and especially those of the Fourth Congressional District, I 
congratulate Senator Hillman on his recent achievements. Furthermore, I 
ask the House to join me in congratulating State Senator Mark Hillman 
for this high honor.

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