[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 19, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E917]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO LEO LARGE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Leo Large and thank him for his exceptional 
contributions to his community and the State of Colorado as a Montrose 
County Commissioner. A two-term commissioner, Leo will always be 
remembered as a dedicated public servant and leader of his community. 
As Leo celebrates his retirement, let it be known that he leaves behind 
a terrific legacy of commitment to the people of Montrose County and 
the State of Colorado.
  Born and raised in La Juanta, Colorado, Leo is a lifelong farmer and 
rancher who served his country proudly from 1950 to 1953 in the U.S. 
Army. His intimate knowledge with agricultural issues and dedication to 
his community later took him into a career in public service. For 16 
years he served as vice-president for the Montrose County Farm Bureau 
Board, represented District 9 for the Colorado Farm Bureau, and served 
as chairman of American Farm Bureau Natural Resources for 9 years. As a 
county commissioner, he served on the Montrose Airport Advisory Board. 
Some of the other numerous boards and committees Leo served on and or 
chaired include Club 20, C.S.U. Task Force, Society for Range 
Management Board of Directors, National Public Lands Committee, Water 
for Colorado Task Force, and the Region 10 Transportation Board.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Commissioner Leo Large 
before this body of Congress and this Nation, and to congratulate him 
on an outstanding career of public service. His selfless dedication to 
his community and the people of Colorado as a Montrose County 
Commissioner is truly remarkable. I wish him and his wife Mickie all 
the best in their future endeavors. Thanks for your service.

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