[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 148 (Friday, November 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO ROBERT MICHAEL HERNANDEZ------

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002-

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor to pay tribute today to 
a man who has embodied the spirit of the state of Colorado through his 
life-long dedication to serving his state. A member of the Colorado 
State Legislature, the hard work and dedication of Robert Michael 
Hernandez, known as Rob, is a testament to the Western pride and 
character of my state and its citizens. Rob is now leaving the Colorado 
State Legislature after selflessly serving since 1991, and I can think 
of no better way to celebrate Rob's retirement than to honor his many 
achievements before this body of Congress and this nation.
  Born in Pueblo, Colorado, and educated in Denver, Rob not only 
experienced the best the state has to offer but also has been inspired 
to give back to the state and its people. He has served in both the 
House and the Senate as both an appointee and an elected official. 
During his time in the State legislature he served on countless 
committees and dedicated countless hours to improving the lives of 
Coloradans. Most notably he has served as chair of the Health 
Committee, a member of the Appropriations, Judiciary, and the Children 
and Family and Environmental Committees. He has passionately approached 
the issues of juvenile crime prevention and intervention, senior 
citizens issues, housing, and education.
  Rob's dedication and hard work is appreciated by his colleagues and 
he will surely be missed in his absence. Robert Michael Hernandez has 
given his time and his energy to bettering the State of Colorado and it 
is this dedication and hard work that I wish to bring to the attention 
of this body of Congress. His service as a civil servant serves as a 
true example for the people of Colorado and indeed the entire nation. 
Thank you Rob for all that you have done and good luck in your future 
endeavors.

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