[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 45 (Thursday, March 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E527]
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                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO DON WILCOX

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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 
congratulate Don Wilcox for his outstanding achievements as the 
president of the Norwood Roping Club of Colorado. Through his 
leadership, the Roping Club has accomplished much, and it is my 
distinct honor to stand and recognize Don before this body of Congress 
and this nation.
  The Norwood Roping Club hosts their own rodeo every year and, because 
of Don and his community's efforts, the size of that rodeo has nearly 
doubled over the last year. Don aggressively set out to increase the 
number of sponsors, giving Norwood's rodeo the distinction of having 
the largest prize money pot in the state. Don's work caught the 
attention of the Colorado Pro-Rodeo Association, which presented the 
Norwood club with two awards. Furthermore, the Norwood rodeo now 
attracts some of the best cowboys in the state. On top of this 
extraordinary record of success, this year's rodeo will be sanctioned 
by rodeo associations in New Mexico and Arizona, bringing cowboys from 
three states to Norwood for the competition. Despite his important role 
in the advancement of Norwood's rodeo, Don remains a humble man, giving 
much of the credit to the community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recognize Don Wilcox and 
congratulate him on his accomplishments. His dedication to preserving 
our Western heritage through his club's rodeo is a credit to himself, 
the Norwood Roping Club, and the community of Norwood. Don possesses a 
cowboy's determined spirit, and it is truly an honor to acknowledge his 
success before this body of Congress and this nation. Keep on riding, 
Don.

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