[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 64 (Friday, May 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E842]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHRIS NICHOLS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the contributions a man has made to his community, his state, 
and his nation. Chris Nichols, a resident of Craig, Colorado, has 
selflessly donated his time, establishment, and energy to educating 
Craig, Colorado's youth on the terrible effects of drug abuse. For his 
efforts, the Substance Abuse Prevention Program, an organization 
dedicated to promote anti-drug messages throughout the community, 
recently honored him. As he accepts his award, I would like to commend 
his efforts to improving the community before this body of Congress, 
and this nation.
  In an effort to ensure our nation's children are educated on the 
dangers of drug abuse, Chris has provided consistent support to SAPP. 
As the owner of a local McDonald's restaurant, he has hosted the 
organization's annual pancake breakfast that provides SAPP with its 
financial means and funding. He began this effort after the local 
police chief began advertising his concern over the effects that drugs 
play in our schools and children. Answering the call to service, Chris 
began volunteering his establishment as a place to hold the fundraisers 
to create the financial support for the program.
  Mr. Speaker, our nation's communities and schools are fighting a long 
and difficult battle to rid their populations of drugs and the terrible 
impacts drugs have on people's lives. To combat this epidemic, we will 
rely upon men and women such as Chris Nichols to answer the call to 
community service, take initiative, and help win this war on drugs. 
Chris serves as a model citizen in this fight and I am honored to bring 
his efforts before this body of Congress, and this nation. 
Congratulations Chris, keep up the good work, and good luck in your 
future endeavors.

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