[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 137 (Thursday, October 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1900]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO JUANITA NYE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great admiration that I 
recognize a true horsewoman and westerner from Montrose, Colorado, 
Juanita Nye. Juanita has always had a distinct love for horses 
throughout her entire life and that passion has now been passed on 
through several generations of her family. After achieving a lifetime 
of success in barrel racing on the competitive rodeo circuits, Juanita 
now has the pleasure of watching her great-granddaughter carry on the 
proud family legacy.
  Although Juanita always showed a great passion for horses, she never 
had the opportunity to own one until her husband, John Nye, bought her 
a horse named Silver as a gift in 1933. After that, Juanita's love for 
horses only grew stronger as she began to display an incredible talent 
for riding and training the animals. With her horse named Doo-Dash, 
Juanita won two saddles in 1968 and 1969, both when she was over 50 
years old. As a couple, John and Juanita won over 75 buckles and 
trophies during their rodeo careers.
  The Nye's raised two children, Ron and Della, who have proven their 
talent for riding and carried on the family legacy. Following in her 
mother's footsteps, Della also began running barrels competitively and 
won numerous buckles and trophies for her efforts. Della's children, 
Gary, JD, and Penny, have also proven themselves to be very successful 
riders and have together received significant recognition from their 
sport.
  Penny married Kevin Wieberg in 1981 and they had two children, 
Jessica and Danny, who have both carried on the family tradition. Just 
recently, Juanita had the pleasure of watching Jessica, her great-
granddaughter, barrel race at the Hotchkiss Junior Rodeo. In the event, 
Jessica placed in her age group and went on to win a Symkanna at 
Cedaredge a week later.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct privilege to recognize Juanita Nye 
before this body of Congress and this nation for her equestrian 
accomplishments in the State of Colorado. Juanita should be very proud 
of all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; they are 
the heirs to a proud legacy that began with her and her husband, John, 
almost 70 years ago. I wish her and her family the best of luck in 
future competitions.

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