[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 73 (Thursday, June 6, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E967]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOE LACY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 5, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I pay tribute 
to the life and memory of Joe Lacy. Joe's vision and ability to make 
his vision a reality embodied the spirit of Colorado. Joe was the city 
manager of Grand Junction, Colorado in the 1960s and was the driving 
force in creating the town we know today. After courageously battling a 
debilitating illness Joe passed away at the age of 74.
  A native Coloradan, Joe attended high school in Pueblo. Joe continued 
his education at the University of Denver and received a bachelors 
degree in journalism and masters in public administration. Joe nearly 
became the Grand Junction Sentinel classified advertising manager, but 
the Army called before he could start. Joe enlisted in the United 
States Army and proudly served his country in Korea. In 1960, Joe came 
back to Grand Junction after starting his career as the assistant city 
manager of Englewood. As the city manager Joe had a vision for the 
city's downtown. His innovative approach, which combined light traffic 
with a pedestrian area, proved to be a success and today is the heart 
of the city.
  For all of his innovative ideas and education it was really Joe's 
personality and personal investment in his work that people remember. 
Joe's faith in his own ideas made it possible for even the strongest 
skeptic to become Joe's strongest supporter. Joe is fondly remembered 
by the city as a man who made things happen and for his warm smile. No 
one knew Joe's qualities better than those who will miss him most, his 
family. Joe was the loving husband of M.J. ``Mayme'' Holder and a 
devoted father of four sons and grandfather of seven.
  Mr. Speaker it is my privilege to be able to bring the life and 
contributions of Joe Lacy to the attention of this body of Congress and 
this nation. His passion and dedication to his work is an example to us 
all. Joe will be deeply missed by those whose lives he touched but his 
memory will live on in his work. During this difficult time I would 
like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family.

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