[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 90 (Monday, July 8, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO JUNE RENFRO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 8, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to bring to the attention of 
this House the inspiring accomplishments of June Renfro. June was 
recently awarded the Rifle (Colorado) Chamber of Commerce's `Person of 
the Year' award for her dedication to her community. The selfless love 
with which she has promoted the betterment of the Rifle area has been a 
moving reminder of the affection many in my state have for their 
communities.
  June Renfro was born on a ranch just northeast of Nunn, Colorado. She 
spent 18 years in the upholstery business in Greeley while actively 
pursuing a career with Home Interiors and Gifts, an at-home interior 
decorating service. However, when Mrs. Renfro's husband tragically 
passed away, June decided it was time to escape the cold winters in 
that area and moved to Rifle in 1997 to spend more time with her 
daughter Judy.
  The joy with which June has embraced her new community later in life 
has been an inspiration to her new neighbors. At the age of 68 June 
threw herself wholeheartedly into the Rifle community, utilizing her 
love of people and inquisitive nature to become Rifle's biggest 
cheerleader. She became involved with the Chamber of Commerce 
ambassadors and began taping local business profiles for Rifle's 
Community Access Channel 13. June did everything in her power to share 
her talents and infectious spirit with her new neighbors in Rifle.
  Mr. Speaker it is my privilege to pay tribute to June Renfro for her 
contributions to the rifle community. I applaud her receipt of the 
Rifle Chamber of Commerce's `Person of the Year' award recognizing her 
significant achievements for the good of the community. At the age of 
73, June's commitment to her neighborhood should be a lesson to all of 
us that we can continue to affect our communities for the public. For 
this unwavering dedication, as well as her infectious love of her 
newfound home, I bring June Renfro's example to the attention of this 
body of Congress.

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