[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 64 (Friday, May 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E851]
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               PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOANNE KLEPINGER DITMER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor today to pay tribute to 
Joanne Klepinger Ditmer. Joanne has been an advocate for preservation 
for over 40 years. She has been instrumental in preserving not only the 
building and landmarks that make my state of Colorado so great but also 
the spirit of the Western frontier.
  In 1962, Joanne began her column ``Raising the Roof'' in the Denver 
Post. Not only was the column the longest running column in the history 
of the paper, only ending this year, but it also it was enormously 
effective in promoting action on land use issues and historical 
preservation. Clearly, Joanne knows the value of preserving our 
traditions and heritage--a past--from which future generations can 
learn. Joanne's approach to the subjects for which she is so passionate 
has inspired the everyday man, the civil servant, and the environmental 
advocate alike. Due to this, and the respect that she has gained from 
her colleagues, Joanne is being recognized for her efforts by Colorado 
Preservation, Inc. with the Dana Crawford Award for Excellence in 
Preservation.
  I am proud of the history of my state and I known the value of the 
work that Joanne does to preserve that history. Mr. Speaker, I am 
honored to bring the hard work and dedication of Joanne Klepinger 
Ditmer to the attention of this body of Congress and of this nation. On 
behalf of the people of Colorado and indeed this nation, thank you 
Joanne for all that you have done and will continue to do in the 
future.