[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 139 (Thursday, October 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1953]
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                        TRIBUTE TO BILL ERICKSON

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 24, 2002

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Bill 
Erickson of Galeton, Colorado. The 4-H program is celebrating its 100th 
anniversary this year, and Mr. Erickson has been a leader in 4-H for 
more than 50 years.
  A dairy farmer and native of Weld County, Mr. Erickson has been 
involved in the Galeton 4-H Club for 10 years as a child and then as an 
assistant leader. Recently, he was honored as a 50-year leader during 
the Weld County 4-H Recognition Night.
  After attending Colorado A&M--now Colorado State University, Mr. 
Erickson married his wife Clara and went on to serve our country in the 
United States Air Force. After being discharged in 1952, he returned 
home and continued to serve the Galeton 4-H Club. Throughout the years, 
Mr. Erickson has continually sought to develop young leaders, invest in 
the students of Weld County, and help generations of 4-H participants 
succeed.
  A citizen of Colorado, Bill Erickson is truly a great American. I ask 
the House of Representatives to join me in thanking Mr. Erickson for 
his commitment to the Weld County 4-H program.

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