[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 85 (Friday, June 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO MS. CONSTANCE SCOTT SOLOMON IN HER RETIREMENT

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                            HON. JOEL HEFLEY

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2004

  Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to celebrate and commemorate 
the career of my good friend and Chief of Staff of 11 years, Constance 
Scott Solomon, who has recently retired from 20 years of selfless 
public service to the people of Colorado.
  Originally from Kansas, Ms. Solomon earned a Bachelor of Science in 
Education and a Master of Arts degree in Special Education from the 
University of Kansas where she was a proud member of the University of 
Kansas Chapter of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. After moving to Colorado 
Springs, Colorado, she began working for U.S. Senator William 
Armstrong. While serving as his Area Director, she so greatly endeared 
herself to Coloradans by her dedication, that 20 years later, Senator 
Armstrong is still thanked for and reminded of Ms. Solomon's help and 
assistance by those she aided in their time of need.
  Following Senator Armstrong's retirement, Ms. Solomon continued to 
stay active in Colorado politics and joined the staff of newly elected 
Senator Hank Brown. She rose in the ranks and assumed the position of 
Area Director for southern Colorado. Again her patience and hard work 
are remembered years later.
  In 1993, I was pleased to have Ms. Solomon join my staff and assume 
the duties of Chief of Staff. She has worked tirelessly for so many 
years to assist the people of Colorado's 5th Congressional District 
through both legislation and case work.
  Aside from public service, Ms. Solomon has served as Director of Pre-
School for Downs Syndrome Children in Teller County, Colorado; Director 
and Coordinator for Homebound-Hospital Program in Wyandotte County, 
Kansas; Director of the University of Kansas Medical Center Hospital's 
Teenage Parents School; and taught first-grade in Kansas City, 
Missouri.
  Ms. Solomon has dedicated her life and professional careers to 
assisting and improving the lives of others. Her perseverance and 
commitment to her fellow man is certainly uncommon and I, as well as 
the people of southern Colorado will surely miss a truly unique and 
compassionate friend. I wish Ms. Solomon the best in her retirement and 
thank her for all her years of service.

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