[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E518]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO CARL GOSS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 19, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Carl Goss of Pueblo, Colorado on the occasion of his 
ninetieth birthday. A true Colorado native, Carl was born on April 1, 
1913. As Carl celebrates this impressive milestone in his life, I would 
like to honor him and his accomplishments before this body of Congress 
and this nation.
  Carl's grandparents came to Colorado from the east, settling on a 
ranch in Pueblo. After ninety years raising cattle, you could say that 
ranching runs deep in his blood. He worked on farms in New Mexico 
before returning to Pueblo to run the Hatchett Ranch for thirty years. 
Carl has always been proud of his Hereford cattle, even winning 
adulation at the Stock Show for his ``Pen of Ten'' calves. He has been 
an active member of the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, the Pueblo 
County Stockmen's Association, Central Christian Church, and the Pueblo 
Historical Society.
  Even more than his accomplishments, I know Carl is proud of his 
family. He has two daughters, Susan and Norma; four grandchildren, 
Carl, Matt, Megan and Rachel; and a great grandson, Alex. His family 
values his honesty, compassion, and generosity. They are truly blessed 
to have Carl in their lives.
  Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to stand today before this body of 
Congress and this nation to wish Carl Goss a very happy ninetieth 
birthday. Carl's lifetime of experiences is an invaluable resource for 
his family, friends, and all of us in Colorado. Happy Birthday, Carl. I 
wish you all the best!

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