[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 19 (Thursday, February 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E225]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO OLIVE MORTON ------

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Olive Morton and thank her for her extraordinary 
contributions to Routt County and Colorado Mountain College. Olive's 
life-long dedication to the pursuit of excellence as an educator and 
volunteer for community organizations is matched only by the level of 
integrity and honesty with which she has conducted herself each and 
every day. She will always be remembered at Colorado Mountain College 
as a person with the utmost dedication and talent, and will continue to 
be known as a leader in her community. After over thirty years of 
service, Olive is retiring from her position as Director of the Alpine 
Campus of the college. As she celebrates her retirement, I feel that it 
is only appropriate to recognize her achievements and dedication to 
education expressed throughout her career.
  Olive has been a pioneering spirit all of her life. She began her 
career as one of the first employees at the Colorado Mountain College--
Alpine Campus. Through her countless hours devoted to the college and 
its students, she has helped to bring Colorado Mountain College from 
its infancy to a well-respected and renowned institute today. Olive not 
only has shown the strength to be the foundation for the college but 
has also crafted the vision for its future. Known among her colleagues 
for her inspiration, her professionalism, fairness and her leadership, 
Olive will be deeply missed.
  Olive has brought her strong work ethic and commitment to excellence 
to community activities for many years. This year Olive is continuing 
to serve as the Republican Chairperson for Routt County in Colorado, a 
position in which she has served for several terms. Her commitment as 
an educator and as a civil servant has led her to combine her two 
passions, and as a result she has faithfully represented the academic 
world and her political party.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Olive Morton is a woman of unparalleled 
dedication and commitment to both her professional and civic endeavors. 
It is her unrelenting passion for each and every thing she does, as 
well as her spirit of honesty and integrity with which she has always 
conducted herself, that I wish to bring before this body of Congress, 
and this nation. Olive Morton is a remarkable woman, who has achieved 
extraordinary things in her career and in her community, and I would 
like to extend to her my congratulations on her retirement and wish her 
the best in her future endeavors.

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