[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 135 (Tuesday, October 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1873]
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                        TRIBUTE TO KEVIN WAGNER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 15, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great admiration that I 
recognize Kevin Wagner of Grand Junction, Colorado for his courage, 
optimism and generosity in the face of some of life's most 
disheartening circumstances. Kevin has been battling cancer for several 
years but remains determined to overcome his illness and refuses to let 
it interfere with his daily life. While Kevin continues his fight 
toward recovery, I would like to pay tribute to this dynamic individual 
and to the irreplaceable contributions he has made to the community of 
Grand Junction.
  Kevin moved to Grand Junction in 1967, where he attended St. Joseph's 
Elementary School and Fruita Monument High School. He graduated from 
Mesa State College in 1983 and got his masters degree from Colorado 
State University in 1985. Throughout his childhood, Kevin always 
remained active in sports and, like a true Coloradan, is one of the 
Denver Broncos' biggest fans.
  Besides being a devoted Broncos fan, Kevin also remains loyal to his 
fellow citizens and community through active civic participation. Kevin 
joined the Grand Junction Lions Club in 1997, which is a volunteer 
organization that raises money for local community programs. In his 
first year in the organization, he was named the top fundraiser among 
all of the club's new members. Since then, Kevin has been the leading 
fundraiser for the entire organization for the last five years, and has 
served on the club's board of directors and on many committees.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with deep respect that I recognize Kevin Wagner 
before this body of Congress and this nation for the unrelenting 
commitment he has displayed toward the betterment of his fellow 
citizens and community. Even amid the most challenging of personal 
circumstances, Kevin has never been deterred from putting others before 
himself, and has never demanded or expected any personal rewards or 
recognition. Courage and generosity are Kevin's hallmark--he lives his 
life with unusual determination. I wish Kevin the very best of luck in 
his treatment and recovery.

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