[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 49 (Friday, April 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E631]
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                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO WALTER FOXWORTH

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize an outstanding individual who has raised the level of 
standards and commitment to the community for businesses throughout the 
nation. Over the years, Walter Foxworth has distinguished himself as a 
business, community, and industry leader going above and beyond what is 
needed to provide assistance to his state and community. His dedication 
to excellence as a businessman, family man, and citizen is impressive 
and it is my honor to be able to recognize such an individual before 
this body of Congress and this nation.
  Walter has served as the National Director of the Mountain States 
Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association for over a decade. He 
is the President of the Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company, which 
services Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Arizona and is the largest 
lumber dealer in the Southwest. His hard work and dedication has led to 
respect by his peers and he is viewed as a leader in the industry. He 
currently serves on the boards of the National Lumber and Building 
Materials Dealers Association, the Lumberman Association, as well as 
serving as past president of the Lumberman's Association of Texas.
  Walter has not only devoted his time and energy to his career, but 
has selflessly given to his community and the several states he calls 
home. For the past five years Walter has provided emotional and 
financial support to the outreach program for the children of Taos Day 
School in Taos, New Mexico. He serves as the chairman of the Dallas 
Zoological Society, president of the Family Guidance Center, and a 
member of the Dallas Assembly. In addition he is well known throughout 
his community as a loving husband, devoted father of three, and 
grandfather to eight.
  Mr. Speaker, Walter Foxworth's dedication and service to his 
communities has been repeatedly rewarded over the years, most notably 
through his colleagues as the Lumberman of the Year in 1992 and again 
in 2000 with the Mountain States Lumber Dealer's first ever Industry 
All Star Award. It is now my honor to congratulate Walter on his 
success as well as his dedication to his community. He has worked hard 
to achieve many great undertakings in his life and certainly deserves 
the recognition of this body of Congress and this nation. Keep up the 
hard work Walter and good luck in your future endeavors.

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