[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 72 (Wednesday, June 5, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                PAYING TRIBUTE TO RICHARD BRUCE CROWELL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to the life and memory of Richard Bruce Crowell who 
recently passed away in Grand Junction, Colorado on April 26, 2002. 
Bruce, as he was commonly referred to, left a legacy of devotion and 
dedication that will be cherished by his community and loved ones. 
Grand Junction mourns the loss and celebrates the life of a wonderful 
citizen, father, grandfather, and husband.
  Bruce's accomplishments and achievements exemplify his upstanding 
character. First, Bruce was an accomplished academic at the College of 
William and Mary and he accepted, with honor, the James Frederick Carr 
Memorial Cup for leadership and upstanding character. After completing 
his PH.D in English literature, he accepted the position as the 
assistant dean at the University of Arizona. Bruce later became the 
dean of Liberal Arts at the University of Wisconsin/Platteville, and 
concluded his accomplished academic career as a Professor of English 
Literature at Mesa State College. Next, Bruce became the assistant 
Minister of the First Congregational Church, and strengthened the 
community's spiritual foundation, deeply touching the lives of numerous 
children, family, and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, Richard Bruce Crowell will be missed tremendously, and 
although we will grieve the loss of this incredible individual, we'll 
rejoice over a man of great character and conduct. I would like to 
express my condolences toward his family including, his son Richard, 
grandsons Daniel, and Ryan, daughter Nancy, and his beloved wife 
Frances. Bruce was a kind-hearted man, and he will be greatly missed.

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