[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 89 (Friday, June 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1192]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO PATTY ERJAVEC

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, June 27, 2002--

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to pay 
tribute to Patty A. Erjavec for her outstanding contributions to the 
business community of Pueblo County, Colorado. Patty was recently 
awarded the Charles W. Crews Business Leader of the Year Award by the 
Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce in recognition of her selfless 
leadership within the business community, leadership that deserves the 
appreciation and respect of all Coloradans.
  Patty Erjavec believes strongly in the importance of an educated 
workforce to bring about economic revitalization in the Pueblo area. As 
President of the El Pueblo Boys' & Girls' Ranch, she has worked 
tirelessly to insure that future generations have the access to a solid 
education that they deserve. At the ranch, Patty has invested herself 
in the lives of many children, showing them the love and compassion 
which has helped to form them into productive members of the Pueblo 
community.
  Patty has been active in numerous other civic organizations, each 
expressing her vision for a brighter and more prosperous future for the 
business community of Pueblo. During her presidency of the Pueblo 
Rotary Club #43, she actively organized the membership to provide 
tutoring, mentoring and parenting classes to an underprivileged 
elementary school with a significant number of families living well 
below the poverty level. As a member of the State Board for Community 
Colleges and Occupational Education, Patty has been able to influence 
statewide policies in order to support the development of an educated 
workforce.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute to Patty Erjavec for 
her contributions to the Pueblo community. I applaud her receipt of the 
Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce's ``Business Leader of the Year'' 
award recognizing her significant achievements for the good of the 
community. Patty serves as a shining example that a woman can 
successfully manage career goals and family responsibilities while 
making time to give back to her community. For these reasons I bring 
Patty Erjavec to the attention of this body of Congress and applaud her 
devotion to the people of Pueblo.

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