[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 82 (Wednesday, June 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1095]
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                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO REX WEIMER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a profound sense of gratitude 
that I pay tribute to Rex Weimer as he concludes his service to the 
people of Collbran, Colorado after eighteen years dedicated to the town 
and its citizens. Rex's devotion to his neighbors and love for his 
community has served as a shining example of the selfless nature that 
is indicative of a true `public servant.'
  Rex's devotion went well beyond the job to which he was elected and 
he has shown such extraordinary dedication to his community in the 
numerous extra hours he has spent plowing snow, making repairs when 
asked and assisting employees whenever possible. He has personally 
installed a heating system in the Collbran auditorium and an air 
conditioning system in the new Town Hall--both tasks which he performed 
well above and beyond the call of duty. Rex's time spent on the board 
of trustees serves as a true testament to his love of Collbran.
  Along with his wife Judy, Rex has been an active community member in 
Collbran for many years. He has served on both the street and alley and 
water and sewer committees. He is the Post Commander for the local 
American Legion and is a song leader on Sundays at the Collbran 
Congregational Church. Rex is a man marked by uncommon devotion to 
common people: he often anonymously bestows extraordinary acts of 
thoughtfulness on his neighbors, rarely seeking the credit he deserves.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to bring to the attention of this body of 
Congress a man whose love for his town, and whose willingness to 
sacrifice in its service is an inspiration to those who have lived in 
his community. As a public servant, Rex Weimer's time as Trustee has 
been an inspirational example to those of us who serve our nation in 
elective office. It is with gratitude for his time of service to 
Collbran that I recognize Rex Weimer's ongoing devotion to the people 
and town that he loves.

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