[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E265]
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                        TRIBUTE TO LLOYD CHAVEZ

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great sense of pride that I 
honor Lloyd Chavez. Mr. Chavez's continuous dedication to the 
automobile industry, as well as his philanthropic endeavors in Denver, 
Colorado, have made him a valuable asset to the community.
  Lloyd was bom in Denver, Colorado, one of five children. He served in 
the Navy, and soon after, married his high school sweetheart. They had 
three children. After finishing his degree at the University of Denver, 
Lloyd began to work as a salesman at Burt Chevrolet in Englewood. 
Little did he know, fifty-one years later, that he would own the Burt 
Automotive Network, a successful and influential business in Colorado.
  Mr. Chavez is a successful business owner, and has garnered many 
awards and recognitions for his endeavors in business. In 1993, Lloyd 
was recognized as the Top Hispanic Businessman in the U.S., and, in 
1994, as the National Hispanic Businessman of the Year. Burt Automotive 
Network has also been recognized as the top Minority-Owned Business in 
Colorado for the past four years.
  In addition to Lloyd's success in the business community, he also is 
involved in various community groups. He has donated cars to Craig 
Hospital's occupational department, sponsored children's sports teams, 
and donated cars to the Littleton Public School's Driver Education 
Program. Lloyd's life has been marked by significant contributions to 
his community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with privilege that I recognize Lloyd Chavez 
before this body of Congress and this nation today. Mr. Chavez's 
success in the Denver business community, as well as his generous 
donations to the people, have been immeasurably beneficial in the lives 
of many.




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