[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 133 (Thursday, September 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1904]
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                       TRIBUTE TO SALLIE WATKINS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation today to pay tribute to an outstanding citizen and educator 
from my district. Sallie Watkins, a physics teacher from Pueblo, 
Colorado, has worked tirelessly to teach and inspire her many students. 
I am honored to share her story here today.
  In 1946, Sallie began teaching at Notre Dame Academy in Cleveland, 
Ohio. Her dedication and commitment toward the betterment of humanity 
came through in her work within the church. Leaving the convent, Sallie 
came to Pueblo in 1966 to continue her work. She took a position at 
Southern Colorado State College. Through the years, she has continued 
to teach and inspire countless students.
  In addition to teaching, Sallie has been very involved with the local 
community. She helped found the Girls Club, which became part of the 
Boys and Girls Club of Pueblo. She also oversaw the creation of the 
Pueblo Program, a program to improve science teaching and curriculum in 
the local schools. Many community organizations, such as the American 
Cancer Society, the YMCA, and the Colorado Association of Mental 
Health, have benefited from Sallie's involvement.
  Mr. Speaker, Sallie Watkins has dedicated her life to serving others. 
She is an inspirational teacher and a loving volunteer. Sallie's 
students hold her in such high regard that they are currently creating 
a physics scholarship in her name. Sallie is an inspiration and a 
person of the compassion. I am honored to join with my colleague in 
thanking Sallie for all her hard work and wishing her the best of luck 
in the future.

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