[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO ARCHIE BODO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 20, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you with a heavy heart to pay 
tribute to a remarkable man from my district. Archie Bodo from Durango, 
Colorado passed away recently at the age of 94. Archie contributed a 
great deal to the Durango community, and it is my honor today to rise 
and pay tribute to his life before this body of Congress and our 
nation.
  Archie was born on his family's vegetable farm in Durango in 1909. 
After growing up on the farm, Archie attended the Ford Motor Company 
School in Detroit, where he was trained as a machinist. Upon returning 
to Colorado, Archie opened a successful machine shop in Durango. In 
1931, Archie married his wife of 72 years, Hazel Lemon. Although they 
had no children, the couple selflessly adopted and raised Hazel's niece 
and nephew as their own. In 1983, Archie retired after 37 years of 
devoted service to the City of Durango.
  Archie had a true zest for life. Renowned for his sense of adventure, 
Archie was an avid vehicle enthusiast who enjoyed car racing, building 
motorcycles and off road driving. Archie also delighted in gardening, 
roller-skating and discussing politics with his friends. Archie always 
shared his enthusiasm for sport with others and countless Durango 
residents had their lives enhanced as the result of his friendship and 
guidance.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to Archie Bodo. 
Archie's love of life and altruistic nature set a fine example for all 
Coloradans. Archie was a fine businessman and a friend to many. Above 
all, Archie was a tremendous father figure, and a devoted and loving 
husband. My thoughts go out to Archie's loved ones in this difficult 
time of bereavement.