[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 27 (Thursday, March 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E314]
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                        TRIBUTE TO BOB DIEDRICH

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to pay recognition 
to a man of my district that has diligently served his community for 
years. The city of Cortez has honored Mr. Bob Diedrich by selecting him 
as the 2003 Citizen of the Year. I am honored to rise today and 
acknowledge his contributions that have prompted this well-deserved 
award.
   Bob's service to his community has included his election to the City 
Council in 1992, and being selected to serve as the Mayor Pro-Tem of 
Cortez in 1995. On the city council, Bob facilitated projects to 
increase the size of the city's park as well as the building of a new 
police station. Sitting as chairman on the Sanitation Board, Bob worked 
hard to see the completion of the city's new sewage treatment facility 
plant. In addition to all of his outstanding work on the City Council, 
Bob has dedicated himself to working with numerous charitable and civic 
organizations in his Cortez community.
   Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation to pay tribute to a dedicated citizen of Colorado. The time 
and effort Bob puts into serving his community is admirable and worthy 
of this recognition.

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