[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 145 (Tuesday, November 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1989]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO DANNY GALLOWAY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay tribute to Danny Galloway of Grand Junction, Colorado. The Grand 
Junction Lions Club recently awarded Danny with the prestigious Home 
Town Hero award for his years of service to the Grand Junction Special 
Olympics. As he receives this recognition, I would like to pay tribute 
to the irreplaceable contributions he has made to the community of 
Grand Junction.
  For the past two decades, Danny has dedicated his time and energy as 
a Special Olympics coach, organizer and teacher of children with severe 
disabilities. Danny works closely with School District 51 through a 
program called ``Top Guns,'' an organization made up of Special 
Education graduates. Danny also works with a program called ``Under 
Eight Can't Wait,'' which sponsors involvement for children still too 
young to participate in the Special Olympics. Through these programs, 
Danny encourages participation and organizes volunteers necessary to 
make the Special Olympics a success.
  During the 20 years that Danny has worked with the organization, he 
has played an integral role in helping to increase Special Olympics 
participation. Through Danny's leadership, School District 51 has 
expanded its Special Olympics program from only 11 participants at its 
inception to nearly 200 today. The Grand Junction Special Olympics 
offers 25 different sports for kids with a variety of physical and 
mental disabilities. The program provides disabled children with the 
opportunity necessary to become physically fit, confident and 
productive members of society.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great admiration that I recognize Danny 
Galloway of Grand Junction, Colorado before this body of Congress and 
this nation. Mr. Galloway has committed his time and energy toward 
improving the lives of a countless number of disabled children. His 
selfless dedication to helping those in need has served as inspiration 
to us all, and it is an honor to represent such an outstanding 
American.




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