[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E9]
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                          TRIBUTE TO DONA GUY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 20, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute 
today to a remarkable woman from my district. Dona Guy is a beloved 
figure in Durango, Colorado who has touched the lives of countless 
people. Dona is retiring this year after 18 years of service to Fort 
Lewis College and I am honored to rise and recognize her contributions 
to the college and her community.
  Dona has dedicated her life to young people. Countless Fort Lewis 
students and alumni consider Dona their adopted grandmother. She began 
her career working in the school's records office and will retire from 
her current position as the school's Assistant Athletic Director. Dona 
has always gone beyond the call of duty in her work and her tremendous 
service has not gone unnoticed. She has been the recipient of many 
awards, including the prestigious Fort Lewis College Outstanding Staff 
Award.
  Dona's school spirit is legendary. Her intense and contagious 
cheering has been credited with inspiring numerous Sky Hawk victories. 
In addition, Dona provides a great deal of time and effort to various 
school groups, including the Talon Club, the Sky Hawk Angels and the 
Athletic Advisory Committee. For her dedication to the school's 
athletic program, Dona has received the Joanne Parish Outstanding 
Spectator Award, as well as the President's Spirit Award. Dona truly 
embodies Fort Lewis school spirit.
  Dona's contributions to the Durango community reach far beyond her 
work at Fort Lewis College. In a recent ceremony to celebrate Dona's 
retirement, two hundred and fifty students, friends, family members and 
fellow citizens gathered to pay tribute to Dona. Those who spoke 
recounted fond memories of times when Dona had enhanced their lives, 
not only through her work with the school, but through her involvement 
in the community as well.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to call the attention of this body of 
Congress and our nation to Dona Guy. In her service to Fort Lewis 
College, Dona has served as a mentor and friend to countless students 
and faculty members. In addition to her work, Dona has happily served 
as a wonderful wife, mother and friend. Thank you Dona, I hope you 
enjoy your retirement.

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