[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 25 (Tuesday, March 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                PAYING TRIBUTE TO PHYLLIS BRANDS HUMBERT

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 2, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today 
to pay tribute to the memory of Phyllis Brands Humbert who passed away 
recently at age eighty-five. Phyllis did much for her Walden, Colorado 
community as a rancher, schoolteacher, and member of many charitable 
organizations. As her family mourns her loss, I believe it is 
appropriate to remember Phyllis and pay tribute to a remarkable woman.
   Phyllis embraced the pioneering spirit of Colorado, growing up on 
her family's historic ranch in Higho, Colorado. Phyllis and her late 
husband Dick started their own ranch, Humbert Ranches, Inc. in 1948, 
and it is still in the family today. Phyllis also pursued a career as a 
schoolteacher, and spent many years enriching the lives of her students 
at Gould, Rangely, and Craig high schools. In more recent years, 
Phyllis devoted much of her time to a number of charitable 
organizations in her community, including the IOOF, VFW Auxiliary, and 
the Rebekah Assembly of Colorado where she served as president in 1986.
   Mr. Speaker, it is always difficult when a beloved member of the 
community passes away. Fortunately, those who knew Phyllis will have 
fond memories of her generosity and good nature. I am honored to bring 
the memory of Phyllis Humbert to the attention of this Congress and 
this nation.

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