[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1557-E1558]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOE ULIBARRI

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Judge Joe Ulibarri of Pueblo, Colorado and recognize his 
contributions and service to his community. After twenty-three years in 
the Pueblo Municipal Court, Judge Ulibarri has retired. Throughout his 
tenure, Judge Ulibarri has made a number of important rulings, notably 
his 1991 decision that allowed the Municipal Court to accept juvenile 
citations and relieve the state Court of their backlog, leading to the 
expeditious handling of juvenile cases in Pueblo. The career and 
accomplishments of Joe Ulibarri are a testament to fine public service 
and most certainly deserve the recognition of this body of Congress and 
this nation.
  Judge Joe Ulibarri was born on July 31, 1943 and was educated at 
Southern Colorado State College where he received an Associate of Arts 
degree in Social Studies and English. He went on to study law at the 
University of Denver School of Law, where he received his Juris 
Doctorate degree in 1970. Following graduation he earned a job as a 
staff attorney

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working for the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Educational Fund in 
Denver, Colorado. In 1979, Judge Ulibarri became the Assistant 
Municipal Judge for the City of Pueblo, and after ten years was 
promoted to the position of Presiding Municipal Judge. In retirement, 
Joe plans to spend more time with his new granddaughter, Noelle Elora, 
who was born January 3, 2002. Joe also hopes to travel with his lovely 
wife Juanita and perhaps even return to teaching part-time.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege that I recognize Judge Joe 
Ulibarri and his selfless contributions to our legal system and to his 
community. Joe has worked hard throughout his career and it is my honor 
to bring forth his accomplishment before this body of Congress and this 
nation. Good luck to you Joe in all your future endeavors.

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