[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1649]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO JANE ZIMMERMAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize Ms. Jane 
Zimmerman of Durango, Colorado for her tireless dedication and the 
irreplaceable contributions she has made to her community. Ms. 
Zimmerman has served in the Durango Area Chamber Resort Association for 
over 19 years, overseeing a variety of community projects and 
activities that have immeasurably benefited the City of Durango. As she 
leaves her position of Executive Director, I would like to highlight 
her accomplishments before this body of Congress and this nation. -
  Since beginning her career at the Chamber in 1983, Ms. Zimmerman has 
held a variety of leadership positions that have utilized her knowledge 
and expertise toward worthy causes. She has directed the Durango Area 
Chamber Resort Association through a multiplicity of challenges and 
transitional periods. Under Ms. Zimmerman's watchful eye, the Durango 
Chamber of Commerce became the Durango Area Chamber Resort Association, 
DACRA, the transition was a new and shaky venture for the city but Ms. 
Zimmerman lead the organization through this uncertain period and into 
financial stability and success.
  Ms. Zimmerman has also been instrumental in many other projects that 
have benefited the community. Through increased communication and 
coordination efforts, she has helped to bridge relationships between 
the business and education communities, providing valuable revenue for 
Durango's educational programs. Ms. Zimmerman organized and directed a 
High School Leadership program that today boasts the active involvement 
of students from all three high schools in La Plata County.
  Over the summer, Ms. Zimmerman dedicated much of her time to forming 
the new La Plata County Disaster Recovery Coalition, helping to aid 
distressed victims of Colorado's forest fires. Ms. Zimmerman met with 
over 100 interested parties and formed the coalition to provide a 
proactive approach to aiding fire victims with badly needed supplies 
and shelter.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a honor and a privilege to recognize Ms. Jane 
Zimmerman before this body of Congress and this nation for the 
countless contributions she has made to Durango. She is truly an 
irreplaceable asset to the welfare and vitality of the entire 
community, and I commend her for the hardwork and determination she has 
given to such a reputable and worthwhile pursuit. Thanks for your 
service Jane and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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