[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 168 (Wednesday, November 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2324]
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                       TRIBUTE TO BEN STEPHENSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to a 
remarkable man from my district. For his dedication to the students of 
Montrose, Colorado, Ben Stephenson was recently named Colorado's 
Assistant Principle of the Year. I am proud today to call Ben's 
contributions to the attention of this body of Congress and this 
nation.
  As Assistant Principle of Columbine Middle School, Ben goes beyond 
the call of duty each day. To best serve the children, Ben works in 
conjunction with teachers, parents, and administrators to assure the 
well being of Columbine's students. In addition to his official duties, 
Ben also works tirelessly for the safety of his students. He has been 
instrumental in implementing anti-bullying and classroom safety 
programs in the school. The students of Columbine Middle School are 
truly safer and happier as the result of Ben's contributions.
   For his award, Ben will receive $1,000 from the Colorado Association 
of School Executives. Although he could keep this prize money, Ben has 
decided to use it to spearhead a school project to build a student 
weight room. This selfless donation is illustrative of Ben's true 
compassion for the students of Columbine.
   Mr. Speaker, I am proud to call to the attention of this body of 
Congress and this nation the contributions of Ben Stephenson. Ben has 
dedicated his life to educating young minds. His passion for student 
safety, and his desire to pass along his knowledge and morals to the 
next generation, is truly admirable. I would like to join the students 
of Columbine middle school, and the community of Montrose, in 
congratulating Ben on a well-deserved award.

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