[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 146 (Friday, October 17, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2076]
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                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO BILL HARPEL-

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 17, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I rise 
before you today to pay tribute to the memory of a wonderful citizen 
from my district. Bill Harpel of Pueblo, Colorado recently passed away 
at the young age of 40 after a hard-fought battle with leukemia. As 
Bill's family and friends mourn his passing, I would like to recognize 
his life before this body of Congress and this nation.
  Bill will always be remembered as a staple of the Pueblo theater 
community. A kind and caring family man at home, Bill was a highly 
respected professional on stage. Bill was a Pueblo native and studied 
acting at the University of Southern Colorado. He had an amazing 
passion for the theater and devoted his time to his acting. Bill spent 
most of his time in the theater on stage, but also could be found 
directing several productions. Bill served as President of the 
``Impossible Players,'' a local theater company. He was recently 
awarded the Lifetime Service Award for 2003 by the organization. Away 
from the theater, Bill was known as a loving husband and a proud father 
of two.
  Mr. Speaker, there is no doubt that the Pueblo theater community lost 
one of its most prominent members this past September, and the City of 
Pueblo has lost a remarkable citizen. Bill Harpel's memory will live on 
in the hearts of his friends and family. He will certainly be missed.

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