[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E701]
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                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO LUCY RICKMAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate and thank Lucy Rickman, an extraordinary woman from my 
district. Lucy will soon be retiring as the director of The Haven, an 
assisted living center in Hayden, Colorado, where she has worked since 
its inception in 1992. She has dedicated an extraordinary amount of 
time, effort, and care into the project, and it is my privilege to 
recognize her career here today.
  Seeing the need for an assisted living center in Hayden, Lucy became 
heavily involved in The Havens planning and design. After thirty-four 
years of teaching English and Social Studies to seventh and eight 
graders, Lucy became director of The Haven in 2000. Lucy saw to it that 
the facility grew and become a success, and worked to obtain grants for 
the center totaling $115,000. A firm believer in grassroots community 
involvement, she has implemented events such as senior visit lunch 
Fridays, holiday light tours, and socials in the town park.
  Mr. Speaker, Lucy has been a vital part of The Haven's formation and 
operation since its beginning, and it is my pleasure to recognize her 
today before this body of Congress and this nation. Her hard work and 
dedication are largely responsible for The Haven's existence and 
success. Thanks for your service Lucy, and I wish you all the best in 
your future endeavors.

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