[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 25 (Tuesday, March 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E278]
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                        TRIBUTE TO GABBY GEORGE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 2, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor that I rise today to pay 
tribute to Gabby George, a devoted public servant from North Fork, 
Colorado. Gabby is a kind and generous man who has dedicated forty 
years to improving the water systems of the Hotchkiss and Crawford 
communities. He is an intelligent and multi-talented employee of the 
Public Works Department who actively improves the lives of his fellow 
citizens, and I would like to join my colleagues here today in 
recognizing his tremendous service to the Colorado community.
   Gabby George recently celebrated his twentieth year with the 
Crawford public works department, after serving a previous twenty years 
in the Hotchkiss public works department. Over the years, he has helped 
to add a new water main and additional service lines as well as 
securing the pavement of many city streets. Gabby has served the 
community in many other ways, as an auctioneer, a rodeo announcer, a 
basketball referee, a volunteer firefighter and even as a Santa Claus 
for local kids.
   Mr. Speaker, Gabby George is a dedicated individual who is actively 
involved in building productive and caring Colorado communities. Gabby 
has demonstrated a love for public service that resonates in his 
compassionate and selfless service to the North Fork Community. Gabby's 
enthusiasm and commitment certainly deserve the recognition of this 
body of Congress. Thanks for all your hard work Gabby, and I wish you 
all the best in your future endeavors.

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