[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 168 (Wednesday, November 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2317]
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                         TRIBUTE TO RON TAYLOR

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to honor a 
victim's advocate volunteer who selflessly serves the community of 
Grand Junction, Colorado. Ron Taylor is a dedicated volunteer who gives 
of his time to help those in need and I would like to join my 
colleagues in recognizing his contributions here today.
  Ron, a dentist by day, volunteers his nights to aiding victims of 
crime. Even before an official Colorado victim's program was 
established, Ron worked as a volunteer with the Chaplain at the Grand 
Junction Police Department helping crime victims and employees 
following traumatic incidents. Later, he helped the Mesa County 
Sheriff's office get their Victims Advocate program off the ground.
  Ron is a kind and caring person who is always prepared to help 
whenever he's needed. He can often be found sacrificing his own comfort 
and rest to be of service to those who value his generous contributions 
of time and compassion. In fact, Ron often rises at 3 am to render aid 
to those in need.
  Mr. Speaker, Ron Taylor is a dedicated and compassionate person who 
devotes most of his free time to assisting those in need. We should all 
be so lucky to have such an involved person in our community. Ron's 
enthusiasm and commitment certainly deserve the recognition of this 
body of Congress.

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