[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 87 (Friday, June 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1241-E1242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO VIRGINIA ROCKWELL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I take this time to pay tribute to a 
remarkable woman, Virginia Rockwell of Swink, Colorado. Virginia has 
devoted more than twenty years of her life to mentoring and guiding 
many of Colorado's children. From kindergarten to their senior year of 
high school--and often times beyond--Virginia has performed her duties 
as a school counselor in the Swink schools admirably. Virginia's 
devotion to our youth is remarkable and it is fitting that she be 
recognized here before this body of Congress and this nation upon her 
retirement.
  In the early nineties, Virginia was State Multi-Level Counselor of 
the Year, as well as a runner-up nationally. She has worked not only 
with children but also with their parents and their teachers in order 
to provide them the support and guidance they need to flourish in 
school and in life. Even after college, former students have not 
hesitated to come back and seek help from Virginia, whose door is 
always open.

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  Mr. Speaker, Virginia has touched the lives of generations of Swink's 
children and I know that she will continue to influence lives in the 
future. She has inspired Colorado with the spirit of dedication and 
hard work that have contributed so much to this great nation and I 
thank her for her efforts. Good luck to you, Virginia.

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