[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 141 (Wednesday, October 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JULIE COMINS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you to recognize the efforts 
of a distinguished citizen from my district. Julie Comins is the 
Executive Director for the Aspen Writers' Foundation and, after six 
years of dedicated service, she will be stepping down next month to 
spend more time with her family. The organization has experienced 
tremendous growth during her tenure, and the entire Aspen literary 
community is saddened by her departure. Today, I would like to commend 
Julie on the fine work she has done for the writing community on behalf 
of the Foundation.
  Julie began her time with the Foundation in 1997 when she volunteered 
to assist with one of the organization's major events, the Aspen Summer 
Words Conference. She went on to become a part-time administrative 
assistant for the organization, which was then a small non-profit 
group. Within a year, Julie's hard work was rewarded with increased 
responsibility within the organization, eventually being named as 
Executive Director of the Foundation. Under Julie's watch, the group 
went from a relatively small society to a nationally renowned literary 
organization.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to stand here today and pay tribute to 
Julie Comins' accomplishments before this body of Congress and this 
nation. The Aspen Writers' Foundation is a terrific organization and, 
thanks to Julie, it has grown to achieve remarkable success. I would 
like to thank Julie for her years of hard work and dedication and wish 
her the best in her future endeavors.

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