[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 97 (Friday, June 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1399]
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                         HONORING BILL KILLGORE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation today to pay tribute to a selfless community servant from 
my district, Bill Killgore of Grand Junction, Colorado. An active 
member of the Grand Junction Lions Club, Bill was recently honored as 
``Lion of the Year.'' I would like to join with his fellow Lions in 
honoring Bill's commitment and recognizing this distinct honor.
  A longtime resident of Grand Junction, Bill is widely known for his 
dedication to community service. Bill has been active in a number of 
committees and organizations, such as the Redlands Water Board, the 
Avalon Theatre Restoration Committee, and serving as chairman of the 
Highway Cleanup Committee. While Bill has worked vigorously for the 
community, his heart has always been with his beloved Lions Club. 
Bill's work with the Lions is well known; from their commitment to 
community service to the many fundraising events they hold in support 
of local causes and organizations, Bill is always at the forefront of 
the club's service projects, eager to help out his community.
  Mr. Speaker, in a recent ceremony in Grand Junction, former ``Lion of 
the Year'' Dan Griffin passed on that distinctive title in recognition 
of Bill's commitment to both the community and the club. I join with my 
colleagues here today in applauding Bill's civic-mindedness and in 
recognizing this prestigious honor. This recognition to Bill and his 
fellow Lions for the work that they do in my community is long overdue, 
and I am proud to bring it to the attention of this House today. 
Congratulations and thanks again, Bill, for your many years of hard 
work on behalf of Grand Junction and the Lions. May you have many more 
to come!

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