[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 87 (Friday, June 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO PERK VICKERS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise today to recognize 
the hours of dedication and hard work that Perk Vickers has invested 
for the betterment of the Lake Fork community of Colorado. Perk has 
recently announced his retirement from his seat on the Hinsdale County 
Planning Commission, a seat he has held for almost 30 years. I would 
like to take this opportunity to recognize the great leadership that 
Perk has shown and to highlight the many accomplishments he has made to 
his community.
  Perk has served Colorado with vision and commitment for over half a 
century. Besides his notable service to the Hinsdale County Planning 
Commission, Perk has served as chairman of the Hinsdale Republican 
Party for over 50 years, as well as serving as the 34-year director of 
the Upper Gunnison River Conservancy District. In addition, Perk has 
spent 36-years serving as Hinsdale County's representative to the 
Colorado River Water Conservation District. In the 1950's, Perk was 
instrumental in the creation of Club 20, which he helped form to bring 
twenty Western Slope counties together in order to promote roads and 
tourism. He also founded the Hinsdale County Chamber of Commerce, which 
celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. In short, Perk's dedication 
has been inspirational, and Colorado has benefited greatly from his 
service.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great admiration that I pay tribute today to 
the many services Perk Vickers has performed on behalf of the citizens 
of Colorado. I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude for his many 
examples of community service that have helped make Colorado a more 
prosperous, friendlier, and beautiful place to live. I know that men 
like Perk never rest, and so I wish to congratulate him now on his 
Lifetime Achievement Award and his retirement. I wish him success in 
all of his future endeavors. Perk, thank you for your service.

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