[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 138 (Thursday, October 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1970]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO DANA PERINO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise before this body of 
Congress and this nation today to pay tribute to an outstanding 
citizen. Dana Perino of Washington, D.C. is a talented and dedicated 
public servant. Dana is a product of Colorado State University--Pueblo 
and is being honored by that institution with its Outstanding Alumna 
award. For her dedication and hard work to her nation, I am honored to 
recognize Dana here today.
  Dana has dedicated many years to the field of communications. She is 
the Director of Communications for the White House Council on 
Environmental Quality, which oversees implementation of the National 
Environmental Policy Act by all Federal agencies. Dana acts as one of 
the administration's primary spokeswomen with regard to environmental 
issues, taking complex issues and making them understandable so the 
message can get out to concerned citizens. Prior to her work with the 
White House, Dana served as press secretary for former Congressman Dan 
Schaefer and a staff assistant in my office. From that humble 
beginning, Dana has gone on to do great things.
  Mr. Speaker, Dana Perino is a committed and hard working public 
servant. Her years of service to the citizens of Colorado and the 
Nation at large are truly an inspiration to us all. I am honored to 
join with my colleagues in paying tribute to Dana here today. 
Congratulations and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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