[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO JEAN WILLIAMS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, June 11, 2002--

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor today to recognize the hard 
work and dedication of Dr. Jean Williams. Jean has given Pueblo, 
Colorado a lifetime of service through her two careers and has 
continued to do so into her seventies. For over fifty years Jean 
dedicated her life to improving public, environmental, and industrial 
health. In 1981 she retired and became a full time volunteer as a board 
member of the Senior Resource Development Agency, known as SRDA. She 
has brought her expertise and experience to this organization, and in 
honor of her dedication to improve the lives of her peers, she is being 
honored this year with the Senior Citizen of the Year award.
  In addition to her work with the SRDA, Jean has put her medical 
expertise to work as well through volunteering her time to two separate 
programs: the Senior Link/Community Link and the Home Health Care. Both 
enable senior citizens to live full and independent lives by providing 
help in areas like yard work and transportation and helping to create 
networks to support active seniors. Jean is an energetic volunteer in 
both programs and looks after the health of the seniors involved. Jean 
has selflessly put in countless hours in order to improve the lives of 
others.
  In addition to her efforts as a volunteer, Jean is also a proactive 
member of her community in other ways as well. She is a proud member of 
the board of the Pueblo League of Women Voters, the Pueblo Area Council 
of Government's environmental policy advisory board, the citizens reuse 
advisory board of the Pueblo Chemical Depot and the School District 
60's equal employment opportunity and affirmative action committee. In 
addition to her official duties, Jean regularly attends the Pueblo Area 
Council of Government and the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy 
District to keep up on the issues.
  Jean continues to work tirelessly to improve her community. Her 
courage and dedication to service are examples to us all. Mr. Speaker, 
I am privileged to pay tribute to Dr. Jean Williams before this body of 
Congress. Thank you Jean for all that you have done.

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