[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E558]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO LOLA SPRADLEY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to pay 
tribute to Lola Spradley and thank her for her leadership and 
contributions to Colorado as the Speaker of the Colorado House of 
Representatives. She has brought an outstanding level of energy and 
commitment to the Colorado General Assembly throughout her years of 
public service. As Lola celebrates her retirement, let it be known that 
the citizens of Colorado and I are eternally grateful for the guidance 
she has provided in making Colorado a leader of American democracy.
  Lola was appointed to the House of Representatives to fill a term in 
1997, and was subsequently elected in 1998, 2000, and 2002. Serving 
Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Park, Pueblo and Saguache counties, Lola has 
fought for the issues that are important to her constituency, including 
renewable energy, affordable health care, and water conservation. 
Before serving as Speaker of the House, Lola was the House Majority 
Leader, and currently chairs the Executive Committee of Legislative 
Council and the Legislative Council Committee. Her outstanding record 
of public service has garnered Lola numerous legislator of the year 
awards, the Fremont Economic Development Corporation Citizen of the 
Year award in 2000, and the NFIB's Small Business Guardian of the Year 
award in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002.
  Lola's commitment to community participation exemplifies her belief 
that it is the duty of every citizen to do what they can to make their 
community stronger. She is an active member of the Canon City Lions 
Club, the Pueblo Community College Foundation Board of Directors, the 
Sangre De Cristo Arts Center Board of Directors, and the Colorado State 
Fair Ladies.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to State Representative Lola 
Spradley before this body of Congress and this nation for her selfless 
dedication to public service. It is clear that she has been an 
invaluable resource for the State of Colorado, and her efforts have 
helped ensure a promising future for our great country. I would like to 
extend my congratulations to Lola on her retirement and wish her and 
her husband Dale all the best in their future endeavors.

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