[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 96 (Tuesday, July 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1265]
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              PAYING TRIBUTE TO GARRY MacCORMACK------ --

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, July 16, 2002--

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the contributions of Garry MacCormack to the Pueblo, Colorado 
community. After providing thirty years of quality telecommunication 
service to the community, Garry is retiring to spend more time with his 
family. Garry has played a vital role in the development of the Pueblo 
telecommunications community and I can think of no better way to 
celebrate Garry's retirement than to thank him for his service before 
this body of Congress, and this nation.
  Rye Telephone Company was started by Garry's parents in the 1950s 
when they purchased the neighborhood telephone cooperative. Garry took 
over the reins of the business in 1974, and as telecommunication 
advancements evolved, so to has the Rye Telephone Company. The company 
has matured from offering a single phone with long distance to the 
community, to the current telecommunications amenities such as multiple 
lines, voicemail, and Internet service to three states. Garry has 
nurtured the company through some amazing times, like installing fiber 
optic lines, and will now pass the family legacy over to his daughter, 
Michelle.
  Mr. Speaker, as Garry enjoys his retirement with his wife Dayle, I am 
confident the company will continue to grow and prosper under 
Michelle's direction. Garry's success story serves as a model example 
of hard work and perseverance for a member of the community and I am 
honored to represent him and his family before you today. Thanks for 
all your years of service to Pueblo, Garry, and I wish you all the best 
in your well-deserved retirement.

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