[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 121 (Friday, September 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1725-E1726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAVE HOART

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 5, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before this body of Congress and 
this nation to honor the career of a great man from my district. After 
twenty years of service, Dave Hoart, of Texas Creek, Colorado, is 
retiring from his post at the Division of Wildlife. Dave's invaluable 
contributions to the community will be missed, and I stand before you 
here today to honor his service.
  Dave began his position as the Custer County District Wildlife 
Manager in 1983. Selflessly, Dave attributes all of his success over

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the years to the community and not to his own actions. He has seen a 
great deal of change in the region during his term, serving as the 
person residents call when they have a question about any new 
developments in wildlife patterns. During Dave's tenure, the area has 
been transformed from a primarily small agricultural community to a 
larger, less-rural community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is people like Dave, and their willingness to 
dedicate so much of their lives to the betterment of the nation, that 
make America so great. His excellent rapport with the community and his 
expertise will be extremely difficult to replace. I wish him the best 
with all of his future endeavors.

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