[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO DON AND KARYL DiPRINCE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the fifty-seven years of public service Don and Karyl 
DiPrince have given to the public schools of La Junta, Colorado. Don 
and Karyl have made tremendous contributions in the lives of 
generations of La Junta's school children, serving as teachers, 
mentors, coaches and role models.
  Don comes from a family of teachers and wanted to continue his 
family's tradition of helping youth, whereas Karyl decided to become a 
teacher because of her love of children. While Karyl has spent the 
majority of her career teaching fourth and fifth grades at West School, 
Don has spent many years teaching physical education and coaching 
baseball, basketball and football at the high school level. La Junta's 
children have benefited immensely from Don and Karyl's efforts both in 
and out of the classroom. Don and Karyl have shaped both the minds and 
the bodies of our children and we could not have entrusted this 
important responsibility to a more dedicated and beloved pair of public 
servants.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with deep respect for Don and Karyl that I 
congratulate them before this body of Congress and this nation upon 
their retirement from La Junta public school system. They have 
dedicated over half a century of their lives to the advancement of 
Colorado's youth and their influence will not be forgotten. Don and 
Karyl, thank you and good luck to you in all of your future endeavors.




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