[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 17, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1287]
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                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO HOWARD CULP

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great joy that I recognize an 
individual today who has spent his life in the service of our youth. 
Howard Culp has spent 33 years as an educator in Colorado's Four 
Corner's region. As Howard begins his retirement, I would like to thank 
him for his contributions to the community before this body of Congress 
and this nation.
  Howard is one of those special people in our society who chooses his 
profession based not on the amount of money he can make but rather the 
difference he can make in the lives of his students. As a fifth and 
sixth grade teacher for eight years and the principal at Mancos 
Elementary and Kemper Elementary Schools in Southwest Colorado for a 
combined 25 years, Howard has positively impacted the lives of 
thousands of young people.
  The commitment Howard has exhibited throughout his 33 years of 
service in Colorado's schools is truly inspirational. It is clear, 
based on the impact Howard has had on his students, that his presence 
will be truly missed.
  Mr. Speaker, our society owes a debt to the Howard Culps of this 
nation who sacrifice so much to give our youth the tools they need to 
succeed in life. I am truly honored to recognize Howard here today and 
to wish him all the best in his retirement.