[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 10, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E160]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANK MONTERA

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sad heart that I rise to pay 
tribute to the passing of a great man from my district. Mayor Frank 
Montera, a native of Pueblo, Colorado, recently passed away at the age 
of 87. Frank dedicated his life to public service and I am honored 
today to bring his contributions to the attention of this body of 
Congress and this nation.
  Mayor Montera will be forever remembered for his tremendous service 
to his community. He served on the Aguilar Town Council for almost 30 
years, spent another eight on the Aguilar School Board, and later 
served as the town's Mayor. Frank was a diligent public servant who had 
a long history of involvement in community affairs. Frank's example 
serves as a model of how hard work and altruistic endeavors facilitate 
a prosperous and rewarding community.
  Mr. Speaker, Frank Montera was an incredible role model for America's 
youth. Frank dedicated his life to representing the scholastic 
endeavors of a generation. His compassionate and selfless service to 
Aguilar and the Colorado community certainly deserves the recognition 
of this body of Congress and this nation. My thoughts and prayers go 
out to his family during this time of bereavement.

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