[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 144 (Wednesday, October 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF FRANCOISE POINSATTE

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 15, 2003

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Francoise Poinsatte, a member of Boulder City Council, as she retires 
in November from her seat on the Council. I would like to thank her for 
the many contributions she has made to ensure that the City of Boulder 
remains a very special place to live.
  A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Francoise received her 
teaching license in French and Fine Arts from the University of 
Colorado. She has taught in public schools in the Boulder Valley and in 
Jefferson and Douglas counties. She has been a member of the 
Transportation Advisory Board from 1993 to 1994, and has served on the 
Regional Transportation Task Force from 1997 to 1998.
  Elected in 1999, at a time when the City of Boulder faced many 
challenges, Francoise tackled the issues of economic stability in 
declining budgetary times. Partnering with other council members, 
Francoise was able to increase the city's financial reserves from two 
to fourteen percent to prepare for unexpected financial crises.
  As a former teacher, Poinsatte fought to support and expand strong 
educational and human service programs in the city, while keeping a 
close eye on the costs and quality of the services provided to the 
community. She has advocated for social and economic diversity, 
affordable housing, and improved facilities for the homeless.
  Francoise's ongoing commitment to a healthy environment for Boulder's 
citizens made her a leader on alternative transportation options in the 
area, which included bike paths, walking trails, well-planned bus 
routes and citizen-friendly transportation plans. She has contributed 
to the vitality of downtown Boulder by her dedication to reducing 
traffic congestion, air pollution, and fuel consumption. Her city has 
recently been recognized nationally as one of the best workplaces for 
commuters.
  Boulder is also known for being one of the most environmentally 
friendly cities in the United States, and Francoise and her colleagues 
on the Council enhanced this reputation through investment in 
additional open space, recycling programs, and a strong citizen 
education program. As a member of the Boulder Urban Renewal Authority, 
she has helped oversee plans for the development of the new St. Julien 
Hotel at 9th and Canyon, as well as the rejuvenation of Crossroads 
Mall.
  With a keen sense of citizen responsibility and a talent for blending 
her past experience with a desire to serve the public good, Francoise 
Poinsatte has been an outstanding member of the Boulder City Council 
and city government. I ask my colleagues to join me in praising her 
public service, and I wish her continued success in her future 
endeavors.

                          ____________________