[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 58 (Thursday, April 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E730]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BRIAN BALDWIN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 9, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the strength and courage of Brian Baldwin of Grand Junction, 
Colorado. Brian is a former rodeo champion who is now fighting a rare 
form of cancer, and today I would like to salute his determination to 
fight this disease and the strength of his will in this battle.
  Brian started his career as a Little Britches Rodeo Champion in 
Delta, Colorado, becoming the world rodeo champion in 1994. He was 
diagnosed with cancer last October and since then has endured 
surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation treatments and physical therapy. 
Brian, like the champion he is, has remained positive through it all 
with the help of family and friends. In an effort to pay for his 
treatment, Brian's friends and family are hosting the Brian Baldwin 
Benefit Rodeo and Auction in Grand Junction.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to honor Brian Baldwin and to 
wish him and his family the best through this difficult struggle. The 
support Brian has received from friends in the rodeo community and 
throughout the area is a testament to the respect Brian himself 
inspires. Brian's is indeed an inspirational story. He is truly a lucky 
man and certainly has the good wishes and prayers of many people in 
Colorado and around the country. I add my own good wishes to Brian as 
he continues in his fight against cancer.

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