[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 31 (Thursday, March 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO ELLEN ROBERTS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to honor Ellen Roberts 
for her selfless dedication to the community of Durango, Colorado, and 
congratulate her on being recognized by the Durango Chamber of Commerce 
as their 2003 Athena Award Winner. The Athena Award is presented to a 
woman each year who has shown a commitment to helping other women 
realize their business goals. Ellen could not be a more worthy 
recipient. It is a privilege to pay tribute to Ellen for her well-
deserved award, and her ongoing efforts to better her community today.
  Ellen's interest in community service can be traced back to her 
college days where she created her own major at Cornell University in 
environmental policy. Since Ellen moved to Durango, in 1981, she has 
been actively involved in the community. Her involvement includes 
serving as Chairman of the Mercy Medical Center Board of Directors; and 
on the board for the First National Bank of Durango; and sitting on the 
Citizens Health Advisory Council; and sitting on the Citizens Steering 
Committee for a New Library.
  It is my privilege to recognize Ellen before this body of Congress 
and this nation for the recognition she received by the Durango Chamber 
of Commerce as the Athena Award Winner. She has done much to improve 
the lives of her community and I wish her continuing success in all her 
endeavors.

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