[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 63 (Friday, May 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO KAREN OSBORN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Karen Osborn of Fruita, Colorado for her dedication to 
the students of Fruita Monument High School. In her position as 
activities secretary, Karen has worked to improve the lives of the 
community's youth by helping to expand the range of activities and the 
students' ability to participate in them.
  Karen began her career in the school system as a room mother at 
Shelledy Elementary, and moved on to become attendance secretary at 
Fruita Monument High School in 1985. The following year she moved over 
to the athletics department as activities secretary. Over her years in 
this position Karen has seen many changes, from the introduction of 
girls' soccer, the change from typewriters to computers, and the 
graduation of her own three children. In addition to her extensive 
administrative duties, Karen has taken on many responsibilities above 
and beyond the duties of her job, including coaching the cheerleading 
squad and preparing food for various tournaments hosted by Fruita 
Monument.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring the service of Karen Osborn to the 
attention of this body of Congress and this nation. She has done much 
to enrich the lives of the students at Fruita Monument High School, and 
I sincerely thank her for her service.

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