[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 19 (Thursday, February 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                PAYING TRIBUTE TO RUSS SODERQUIST------

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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 
congratulate a Lions Club member from Grand Junction, Colorado whose 
hard work and dedication has been rewarded with the highest honor given 
to any Lions Club member. Russ Soderquist was recently awarded the 
Melvin Jones Fellowship, and as he celebrates his achievement, I would 
like to commend him for his commitment to excellence that has resulted 
in this honor. He is certainly a well deserving recipient of this 
Fellowship and I am pleased to represent him and his chapter of the 
Lions Club in Colorado.
  Russ has served as a member of the Grand Junction chapter of the 
Lions Club since 1969. Throughout the years, Russ has become famous for 
his writing on a variety of issues and subjects, drafting letters with 
concerns and comments to the President of the Lions Club and his fellow 
citizens. What set Russ apart is that not only is he active in raising 
concerns to the attention of others, but he also proposes actual 
solutions. In addition to his letters, Russ also writes numerous 
articles, several of which have appeared in the Lions Club 
international magazine. Russ is well known throughout his community as 
a compassionate man who is dedicated to his community and improving the 
lives of others. He always conducts himself with sincerity and honesty, 
both in his letters and in his everyday life.
  Mr. Speaker, the diligence and commitment demonstrated by Russ 
Soderquist certainly deserves the recognition of this body of Congress, 
and this nation. Russ' achievement serves as a symbol to community 
members throughout Colorado, and indeed the entire nation. The Melvin 
Jones Fellowship is an incredible honor that has been awarded to a well 
deserving recipient. Congratulations Russ, and thank you for all of 
your hard work!

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