[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E815]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING FLANNERY DAVIS AND GUS JOLLEY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Flannery Davis and Gus Jolley for their creativity in sharing 
their love of horses. Flannery and Gus run the Walk On Therapeutic 
Riding Center in Florence, Colorado and offer programs that give 
disabled people the opportunity to experience riding in Colorado's 
beautiful mountains. Today I want to honor their efforts before this 
body of Congress and this nation.
  Gus began thinking about offering services for disabled riders when 
he was driving a shuttle van for the disabled as a part-time job in 
Santa Fe. Both he and Flannery spent two years volunteering with 
therapeutic riding centers and undergoing training as riding 
instructors before starting Walk On. Walk On Riding Center helps to 
make riding accessible to diverse groups of people by using adaptive 
teaching techniques and equipment to accommodate disabilities, both 
physical and mental. Their programs build independence, confidence, and 
self-esteem by introducing disabled citizens to the freedom and fun 
that riding can provide.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recognize Flannery Davis and 
Gus Jolley for their outreach to the disabled in their community. On 
horseback and off, disabled riders can feel capable, empowered, 
independent, and healthy. Everyone deserves the opportunity to 
experience a slice of our western tradition, and I am proud to salute a 
program that expands access to one of the best recreational 
opportunities Colorado has to offer.

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