[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 68 (Friday, May 14, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E860]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO JACK SELWAY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 13, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise before this body of 
Congress and this nation to pay tribute to Jack Selway for his 
admirable service and dedication to his Pueblo, Colorado community. I 
would also like to congratulate him on receiving the 2004 Robert 
Hawkins award by the Mental Health Association of Pueblo. The award is 
named in honor of Robert Hawkins who served as Superintendent of the 
Colorado Mental Health Institute-Pueblo, and is presented to an 
individual who has made an outstanding contribution in heightening the 
awareness of mental health in the Pueblo area. This award is a well-
deserved testament to his achievements.
  Jack and Victoria Rosser co-founded the Mental Health Association of 
Pueblo in 1999 with the purpose of trying to eliminate the stigma of 
mental illness and to increase patient access to treatment through 
education, advocacy, and research development. A public relations 
professional, Jack is a well-known and dedicated member of the 
community. He has emceed numerous public events, including the 
ceremonies for the 2000 convention of the Congressional Medal of Honor 
Society held in Pueblo, where he performed our National Anthem. Jack 
also is a member of The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and The 
Pueblo Economic Development Corporation. He is a member of the Rotary 
Club of Pueblo Number 43, and has established an organization that is 
collecting the history of the first 100 years of Rotary International. 
In addition to co-founding the Mental Health Association of Pueblo, he 
founded the local chapter of the Depressive and Manic Depressive 
Association of Pueblo, and created a website with information on mental 
health resources.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Jack Selway has a strong commitment to 
the community of Pueblo and to improving the quality of mental health 
care in the Pueblo area. His efforts to strengthen his community are 
truly remarkable, and his receiving the 2004 Robert Hawkins Award is a 
well-deserved testament to his tireless efforts. It is my privilege to 
recognize the accomplishments and service of Jack Selway before this 
body of Congress and this nation. I sincerely thank him for his service 
and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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