[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1652]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO DON PARSONS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with earnest respect that I recognize 
the life and passing of Mr. Don Parsons of Northglenn, Colorado. Sadly, 
Mr. Parsons recently passed away at the end of August and as his family 
mourns the loss, I would like to pay tribute to his life and to the 
wonderful contributions he made to the Northglenn Community.
  For over fifteen years Don Parsons served diligently as Northglenn's 
mayor, prescribing effective solutions to many of the problems that 
confronted the city through out the years. Mr. Parsons served 
Northglenn's citizens honestly and faithfully and his reputation for 
fair dealing won him the bipartisan approval of his constituency. Don 
Parsons's ability to manage money and his overwhelming popularity 
throughout the community helped the mayor to resolve many of 
Northglenn's financial problems and place the city in a strong position 
fiscally.
  Mr. Parsons believed and often said, ``that those who are in charge 
should be those who are affected'' and that is exactly how he made 
decisions for the City of Northglenn. He was always a citizen first and 
never lost touch with the real issues and concerns that affected his 
constituency with in the community. Mr. Parsons also contributed his 
time and expertise to a variety of regional boards and commissions, 
including the Regional Air Quality Council, the Metro Mayor's Caucus, 
and the Denver Regional Council of Governments.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I recognize Mr. Parsons 
before this body of Congress and this nation for the wonderful 
contributions he has made to the city of Northglenn, Colorado. My 
sincere condolences go out to his wife Jennifer, and his four children 
Julie, Jill, Doug, and Dirk. In life and in politics, Don Parsons 
always embodied the best of intentions. His loss will be deeply felt by 
the City if Northglenn and the entire state of Colorado.

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