[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 107 (Friday, July 18, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1523]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY PREITE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 17, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress today 
to recognize Anthony Preite for the integral role that he has played in 
the economic development of the Western United States. Anthony's long 
and distinguished career has made an indelible mark upon the State of 
Colorado and the Western United States. In recognition of his widely 
renowned public service, he was recently recognized with the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture Award, in addition to being selected as the 
Outstanding Fifty State U.S.D.A. Director.
  Anthony began his career in Montana as a teacher and coach after 
graduating from Northern Montana College in 1963. In 1968, Anthony 
accepted a position as Community Development Specialist, where his 
responsibilities included implementing an economic development plan for 
a portion of north central Montana. He proceeded to serve as Special 
Project Director of the Economic Development Administration for the 
U.S. Department of Commerce for much of the Western United States. Many 
of Anthony's initiatives resulted in infrastructure improvements and 
the creation of hundreds of job opportunities.
  Fortunately, Anthony has not gone unrecognized throughout his life. 
The Denver Regional Office of the Economic Development Administration 
selected Anthony as the 1993 winner of the Forrest Koch Award for 
Excellence in Economic Development. Subsequently, President Clinton 
appointed Anthony as the State Director of Montana, Farmers Home 
Administration in 1993. In his role as Head of Rural Development, 
Anthony oversaw Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative 
Service, and Rural Utilities Services. He was selected to serve as the 
Denver Regional Office Director for the Economic Development 
Administration in December of 1999 and currently oversees activities in 
ten different states as the Regional Director.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct privilege to recognize Anthony Preite 
before this body of Congress and this nation. His dynamic career and 
selfless public service have advanced the well-being of thousands of 
Americans through economic development programs and initiatives. I 
congratulate Anthony on the awards that have been bestowed upon him and 
wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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