[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 69 (Friday, May 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E927]
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                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE WALCK FAMILY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
congratulate the inspirational cattle-ranching Walck family of Plateau 
Valley, Colorado. The Walcks have labored morning to night for 
generations in this difficult but important occupation. Their efforts 
truly embody the American Spirit and our shared Western heritage. The 
Walcks serve as an example of the hard work and dedication that has 
made our nation great. It is an honor to pay tribute to their success 
before this body of Congress and this nation. Through their labors 
together, they serve also as an inspiration to families everywhere.
  Until they retired in the mid 1990's, Dean, Roylee, Scott and Betty 
raised over three hundred cattle, with dedication and professionalism. 
They have been actively involved in numerous organizations dedicated to 
the improvement of the American cattle industry, including the Colorado 
Cattlemen's Association, the Colorado Hereford Association, the 
Simmental Association, the Mesa County Stockgrowers and the Plateau 
County Stockgrowers. Roylee also served with distinction as the state 
president of the Colorado Cowbelles, and with Betty, has long been an 
active member of the Plateau Valley Cattlewomen. For their service and 
dedication, the Plateau Valley Cattlewomen will honor them soon at 
their Stockgrower's Banquet and Ball.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege for me to recognize Dean, 
Roylee, Scott and Betty Walck before this body of Congress and this 
nation. Their contributions to Plateau Valley and the heritage of the 
West is appreciated, and I am happy to bring them to the attention of 
my colleagues here today. They are a strong family who care much for 
Colorado and our Country. I wish them all the best.