[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 82 (Wednesday, June 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1097-E1098]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO BILL DUNHAM

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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 Bill Dunham as he concludes his service to the 
people of Meeker, Colorado after six years as their mayor. Bill's 
devotion to his neighbors and love for the town in which he was born 
has served as a shining example of the selfless nature that is 
indicative of a true public servant.

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  Bill left Meeker to attend Colorado State University, returning with 
his wife Diane (Franklin) Dunham to raise their two children. He has 
been active in serving the people of his hometown ever since, spending 
the last thirteen years as a member of the Town Council. Bill is also a 
Water Commissioner for the State of Colorado, as well as a past 
president of the Farm Bureau and Stock Growers Association.
  During his time as Mayor, Bill led Meeker through a series of 
improvement projects including major renovations to the Sulphur Creek 
drainage way, the replacement of the 10th Street Bridge, and the 
acquisition of a new building to serve as Town Hall. However, Bill's 
term as Mayor will be remembered not only for the physical improvements 
he made to the Town of Meeker, but also for the devotion he so 
evidently had for the community. That devotion was rewarded when he was 
chosen to represent Meeker in his capacity as Chairman for Associated 
Governments of Northwestern Colorado.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to bring to the attention of this body of 
Congress a man whose love for his hometown, and whose willingness to 
sacrifice in its service is an inspiration to those who have lived in 
his community. As a public servant, Bill Dunham's time on the Town 
Council, including his six years as Mayor, 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 Meeker that I recognize Bill 
Dunham's ongoing devotion to the people and town that he loves.

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