[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 77 (Thursday, May 22, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1049]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO KRISTOPHER ENTZ

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I honor the 
life and memory of an outstanding young man from my district. 
Kristopher Entz, a 17-year-old student from Center, Colorado passed 
away recently. As his family and friends mourn their loss, I would like 
to pay tribute to the memory of Kristopher before this body of Congress 
and this nation.
  Kristopher was a well-rounded, perpetually happy, all-American 
teenager, liked and admired by all. His sense of humor and penchant for 
pranks made him one of the most popular students at Sangre de Cristo 
High School. He was an outstanding student, as evidenced by his 
membership in the National Honor Society and his participation in 
Knowledge Bowl, an extra-curricular academic competition. Kristopher 
excelled in athletics as well, and was a terrific football player who 
also liked snowboarding, golf, and lifting weights.
  Kristopher is survived by his parents Mike and Rhonda, his older 
sister Brynna, and a loving extended family, and my thoughts and 
prayers are with them during this difficult time. Kristopher's good-
natured spirit will live on in the many lives he has touched in the San 
Luis Valley. His love, laughter, and dedication to his family, friends, 
school, and community will be greatly missed.

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