[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1756-E1757]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO OLEY AND GRACE KOHLMAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a privilege to stand 
before this body of Congress and this nation today to pay tribute to 
two remarkable citizens from my district. Oley and Grace Kohlman of 
North Park, Colorado have spent numerous years in service to this 
nation and to their community. I would like to take this time to 
recognize their many achievements and accomplishments.
  Both Grace and Oley have dedicated much of their time to local, 
regional and national cattleman's associations, and various other

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groups affiliated with western life. Grace was president of the North 
Park Pioneer Association; she is an Honorary Life Member of the North 
Park CattleWomen and the Colorado CattleWomen; she was also a member of 
the Rebekah Lodge in Walden. In his days as a soldier, Oley was part of 
the famous 10th Mountain Division, later becoming a member of the 10th 
Mountain Division Association. He was also a member of the Colorado 
Water Congress.
  In addition to the Kohlman's contributions to regional groups 
affiliated with the cattle industry, they were also honored this year 
in recognition of fifty years as members of the Colorado Cattlemen's 
Association. Oley has served as chairman of the Marketing Committee and 
chairman of the Endowment Trust Fund, and perhaps most impressively, he 
also served as president of the Board of Directors for two years. Both 
Oley and Grace are also members of numerous national cattlemen's 
associations.
  As members of the Junior Colorado Cattlemen's Association, they 
created the Oley and Grace Kohlman JCCA Scholarship, which provides 
tuition assistance to JCCA college students majoring or minoring in an 
agriculture related field of study. -
  Mr. Speaker, it is for their years of passionate dedication to their 
trade that I recognize Oley and Grace Kohlman before this body of 
Congress today. I am honored to pay tribute to this tremendous Colorado 
couple and the wonderful contributions they have made towards the 
betterment of their community.

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