[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 52 (Wednesday, April 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E580]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO MOFFAT COUNTY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to 
Moffat County in my home state of Colorado. Recently, the United States 
Department of Agriculture, along with the Department of the Interior, 
recognized Moffat County for the excellence of its Wildland Fire and 
Fuel Management Plan. The County has developed an innovative approach 
to combating the threat of catastrophic wildfire, and I am honored to 
recognize its dedication to the safety of its citizens.
   Over the past two and a half years, officials from Moffat County 
have worked in conjunction with local residents, wildfire experts and 
government agencies to implement a comprehensive system for hazardous 
fuels reduction and fire suppression. As a result of these efforts, 
Moffat County has created a model countywide fire plan that provides a 
template for the implementation of similar programs in rural 
communities nation-wide.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to rise and pay tribute to Moffat 
County. The County's commitment to integrating the needs and desires of 
the local community into their fire planning is certainly deserving of 
our praise. I am proud of Moffat County and its tireless dedication to 
the protection and betterment of its citizens.

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