[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 111 (Thursday, July 24, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO GLADYS McBEE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation today to pay tribute to the passing of a woman from my 
district who spent a lifetime in the service of others. Gladys McBee of 
Durango, Colorado recently passed away, and as her friends and loved 
ones mourn their loss, I would like to recognize a few of her many 
achievements here today.
  Born in La Plata in 1917, Gladys settled in Durango where she became 
well known in the community for her enthusiastic involvement in 
numerous causes. She helped establish the Durango and LaPlata Senior 
Center and spent 20 years working with seniors at the San Juan Area 
Agency on Aging. As a member of the Daughters of the American 
Revolution and the League of Women Voters, Gladys helped foster 
patriotism and educate others of our nation's unique heritage. She 
continued these efforts through numerous articles about the 
Constitution and Bill of Rights for her local newspaper, the Durango 
Herald. Many people in Durango also knew Gladys for her extensive 
involvement in water issues and the Animas Museum, Durango's only 
history museum.
  Mr. Speaker, Gladys McBee continually worked to improve the lives of 
others, and she is certainly deserving of praise before this body 
today. She is survived by her sister Aileen, son Douglas, grandson 
Teddy and other extended family members. Our thoughts are with them 
during their time of bereavement. To her family, friends, and the many 
people in the community who knew her, Gladys McBee will be deeply 
missed.

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