[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 18, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1299]
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               TRIBUTE TO THE PEOPLE OF BAYAUD INDUSTRIES

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor a group of people who create hope and opportunity for those who 
are challenged with disabilities. The people of Bayaud Industries have 
helped the mentally ill and disabled find meaningful work in my home 
state of Colorado since 1969.
  By providing jobs for people with disabilities, the people of Bayaud 
reach out to a group with the highest unemployment rate in the country. 
Bayaud is funded under the government's JWOD program to identify jobs 
for some 300 people a year who might otherwise not be able to find 
work. They do this by partnering with public and private organizations, 
from Coors to the EPA, helping numerous Coloradans lead more meaningful 
and productive lives. In addition to this, the people of Bayaud help a 
number of their employees move on to private sector jobs every year.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute to the people of 
Bayaud Industries and their work under the JWOD program. By giving the 
disabled a hand up instead of a handout, they help numerous people 
realize the satisfaction that comes with meaningful employment. I 
commend their efforts to serve Colorado's disabled community.

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