[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 88 (Monday, June 16, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1269]
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                        TRIBUTE TO LOUISE FICCO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                  in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 16, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Louise Ficco and thank her for her many contributions to 
Ouray, Colorado. Louise has spent over 30 years helping the less 
fortunate in the Ouray County Public Health Office and, as she plans 
her retirement, I am honored to speak of her contributions here today.
  Louise began her service in Ouray in the early 1970's, helping the 
County Nurse with bookkeeping, and eventually expanded her duties to 
include home services and immunizations. Louise then began work in the 
``Women, Infants, and Children'' division of the office, providing care 
for young mothers and their children. Her coworkers describe Louise as 
a ``people person,'' doing everything necessary to make her patients 
comfortable. The Health Department was so worried about losing Louise 
that they have asked her to remain on as a consultant for the next four 
months.
  Mr. Speaker, Louise Ficco has spent her life giving back to others. 
Public service is truly a noble calling which Louise has wholeheartedly 
embraced. Thank you, Louise, for your hard work and dedication to 
Ouray. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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