[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 138 (Thursday, October 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1974]
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                       TRIBUTE TO DR. PAUL SMITH

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation today to pay tribute to an outstanding citizen from my 
district. Dr. Paul Smith of Pueblo West, Colorado is a dedicated 
physician who has worked tirelessly to improve the care given to our 
veterans. An alumnus of Colorado State University--Pueblo, Paul is 
being recognized by that institution with their award for Outstanding 
Service to the University, and I am honored to recognize his 
achievements here today.
  Paul was instrumental in the creation of the Eastern Colorado Health 
Care System, which merged with the Southern Colorado Health System of 
the Veterans Administration and the Denver VA Medical Center. He serves 
as the Associate Chief of Staff for Community-Based Care, where he is 
responsible for overseeing seven Veterans Administration clinics in 
central and southern Colorado. In addition to his dedication to our 
nation's veterans, Paul has remained active in the Colorado State 
University--Pueblo community by serving on search and screening 
committees, advising on the restructuring of the Student Health 
Services, and donating his time to the university's health clinic.
  Mr. Speaker, Paul Smith is the kind of dedicated and devoted citizen 
who makes our communities a better place. His tireless work has 
improved the lives of countless veterans and members of the community 
at large. I am honored to join with my colleagues in paying tribute to 
Paul Smith here today. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.