[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1355-E1356]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO STEVE ARVESCHOUG

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I stand before you and this nation to 
applaud the accomplishments of Mr. Steve Arveschoug. Mr. Arveschoug's 
hard work and dedication to his field, the facilitation of Colorado's 
water system, has truly been an inspiration to all. His practical 
rationalization of increasing problems proved his ability to account 
not only for immediate reactions to decisions, but long-term 
repercussions as well. He has selflessly dedicated himself to the well 
being of others, and he is certainly deserving of our recognition 
today.
  Steve Arveschoug began his career managing KCSJ and KID'N radio 
stations, later switching to working in state and federal politics. He 
ran for the position of state representative in the northwest Pueblo 
County area and stayed in the legislature until 1992 when he retired to 
spend more time with his family. He later took interest in local water 
rights issues and began to research water policies for the State of 
Colorado. He worked for me as District Director and will soon be going 
to Cortez, where I look forward to continuing our relationship.
  In 1995, Mr. Arveschoug took over the job of general manager of the 
Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District and immediately began 
investigating a number of perspectives in current water issues to allow 
him to adequately represent all the members of his district. He applied 
himself to his job with the utmost dedication and stood by the position 
that a compromise could always be reached when available water 
resources could be managed to serve the people, the environment, and 
recreational activities. He created water replacement programs for 
large-scale wells

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and supported the Preferred Storage Options Plan, designed to enlarge 
sections of the Pueblo and Turquoise Reservoirs.
  Mr. Speaker, it gives me immense pleasure to stand before you today 
and show my appreciation to Steve Arveschoug for his commitment towards 
the betterment of his community. I congratulate him on his new job and 
wish him all the best in his dedication and commitment to excellence 
and service and wish him luck with all of his future endeavors.

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