[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E556]
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                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO KEN ARNOLD

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Ken Arnold and thank him for his commitment to serving 
the people of Colorado for eight years in the Colorado General Assembly 
as a State Senator. His dedication and tireless efforts have done much 
to ensure a promising future for all Coloradoans. As Ken celebrates his 
retirement, let it be known that he leaves behind a terrific legacy of 
commitment to the people of Colorado and the Colorado General Assembly.
  Upon his retirement from the Colorado State Patrol as a major, Ken 
still felt he could serve his community, and he successfully ran for 
the State senate seat for District 23 in 1996. While serving the people 
of Adams, Broomfield and Weld counties, Ken has focused on education 
reform, transportation concerns, and criminal justice issues. For this 
current term, he sits as chairman for the Education Committee, and is a 
member of the Finance, Judiciary, and Legislative Council Committees. 
For his excellent record in the General Assembly, he has been named 
Guardian of Small Business by the NFIB in 1999 and 2000, and recognized 
by the CACI as their Legislator of the Year in 2000.
  Mr. Speaker, it is quite clear that Ken Arnold is a person who 
possesses dedication and commitment to his life long pursuit of public 
service. Ken's selfless dedication to his community and the State of 
Colorado has helped ensure a promising future for our great country, 
and it is my privilege to recognize him today before this body of 
Congress and this Nation. It is my distinct pleasure to honor Bill here 
today, and wish him and his wife Marilyn all the best in their future 
endeavors.

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