[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 11 (Tuesday, February 3, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO LEE JOHNSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise before you today to 
pay tribute to a remarkable teacher and artist from my district. Lee 
Johnson has enjoyed an extraordinary career as both a full-time 
professor and professional artist, and I would like to join my 
colleagues here today in recognizing Lee's tremendous service and 
contribution to the Gunnison community.
  As a professor at Western State College, Lee has inspired countless 
students in using their full artistic potential in creating a variety 
of artworks. When not guiding students in their artistic education, Lee 
could be found in his studio working in a variety of artistic mediums. 
To devote more time to his passion of creating, Lee recently retired 
from Western State College. Moving forward, Lee will continue to draw 
upon the many beautiful sights of Colorado as inspiration in producing 
artwork to be appreciated by all.
  Mr. Speaker, Lee Johnson is a wonderful ambassador for education and 
artistic contributions who has dedicated over three decades of his life 
to teaching the future leaders of tomorrow in his Gunnison, Colorado 
community. While his classroom will fall silent, he will continue to 
communicate to us through his daily devotion to creating beautiful 
artwork. I would like to congratulate Lee on an extraordinary career of 
public service and wish him the very best in his retirement.

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