[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 23 (Wednesday, March 6, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E288-E289]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO SANDRA WILKINS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 6, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Sandra Wilkins and thank her for her extraordinary 
contributions in the Chaffee County Treasurer's Office. Her life-long 
dedication to both her job and the people of Chaffee County is matched 
only by the level of integrity and honesty with which she has conducted 
herself each and every day while at her post. She will always be 
remembered as an employee with the utmost dedication and talent, and 
will continue to be known as a leader in her community. As she 
celebrates her retirement, let it be known that I, along with each and 
every person with whom she has worked and the people of Chaffee County, 
are eternally grateful for all that she has accomplished in her more 
than 30 years of public service.
  Sandra went to work in the Chaffee County Treasurer's Office in 1971, 
working for John Hughes. After Mr. Hughes retired in 1986, Sandra ran 
successfully for the post of county treasurer, and was subsequently re-
elected three times. For over 30 years, Sandra has selflessly given her 
time, energy and unrelenting commitment to the people of Chaffee 
County, and although Chaffee County is no doubt sad to lose her 
services, everyone is happy that she will now have more time to travel, 
relax, and enjoy her well-deserved retirement.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Sandra Wilkins is a woman of 
unparalleled dedication and commitment to both her professional 
endeavors and the people of her community. 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. She is a remarkable 
woman, who has achieved extraordinary things in her career and for her 
community. It is my privilege

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to extend to her my congratulations on her retirement and wish her the 
best in her future endeavors.

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