[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E337]
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                          HONORING SUZY MEYER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Suzy Meyer for her leadership and service to her Southwestern 
Colorado community. Suzy serves as the editor and general manager of 
the Cortez Journal, the culmination of a long career in journalism. In 
addition to being a leader in the business community, Suzy also 
volunteers her time for numerous community activities. It is truly an 
honor to acknowledge her accomplishments before this body of Congress 
and this Nation.
  Prior to joining the Journal, Suzy was the longtime editor of the 
Mancos Times. At the Cortez Journal, Suzy has been instrumental in the 
planning of the paper's new state-of-the-art production and office 
facilities. Taking on the business responsibilities of the Journal, 
Suzy oversaw the transition to the new facility and the expansion of 
the Journal's commercial printing business. The Journal now prints the 
Durango Herald and other area publications, and Suzy serves as an 
officer of the Colorado Press Association. For her efforts, she 
received the 2002 Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award.
  As a writer, Suzy has won numerous awards and a reputation for 
addressing serious community issues. For the last fourteen years she 
has coordinated Cortez's annual Community Christmas Dinner to ensure 
that none of her neighbors must spend Christmas hungry or alone. She is 
an elder of the Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church and has served on 
the board of ``Meals on Wheels'' for 15 years.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recognize Suzy Meyer for her 
outstanding citizenship. She has taken the lead on difficult issues and 
projects in both her professional life and her volunteer service. Her 
dedication is a credit to this Nation and to her community.

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