[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 18, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E500]
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                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO SUE JONES

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 18, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Sue Jones of Pagosa Springs, Colorado for her outstanding 
service to the citizens of Pagosa Springs and the many student athletes 
of the Archuleta School District. For the last nineteen years, Sue has 
helped organize Pagosa Springs' Annual Blow-out charity softball 
tournament, and I would like to acknowledge her efforts before this 
body of Congress and this nation.
  For eleven years, Sue has been the tournament's director. Each year 
over thirty teams come from all over the four-corners region to 
participate in the tournament, generating thousands of dollars for the 
local economy, in addition to charity contributions. For the first ten 
years of the tournament, proceeds went to support the Spanish Fiesta 
Scholarship Fund, then for two years to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. 
For the last seven years proceeds have gone to local school athletic 
programs.
  Just over the past three years, Sue has raised enough money to allow 
the Pagosa Springs school athletic department to purchase baseballs, a 
radar gun, volleyballs, score clocks, weight room equipment, and 
wrestling shoes. She also contributed to a band competition trip to the 
Air Force Academy. During the school year, Sue donates countless hours 
to school athletic programs as a scorekeeper.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recognize Sue Jones for her 
enduring commitment to the boys and girls of Pagosa Springs before this 
body of Congress and this nation. Sue recognizes the importance of 
athletic programs and competition in the development of well-rounded 
and conscientious young citizens. Her energy and service have provided 
students of the Archuleta School District invaluable support for their 
athletic dreams.

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