[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 93 (Thursday, July 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROBERT C. YOUNG

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 7, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today 
to pay tribute to the life of Robert Charles Young of Grand Junction, 
Colorado. Robert, known affectionately as ``Bob'', leaves behind a 
legacy of hard work and dedication to his community and I am honored to 
remember his life before this body of Congress and this nation today.
  Bob was a Colorado native, born and raised in Denver. Living in 
Denver, he went on to study accounting, a profession that would shape 
his career. In 1944, a possible business prospect moved Bob to Glenwood 
Springs. This began his career as the consummate businessman. Using his 
business savvy, Bob saw an opportunity to capitalize on his accounting 
expertise to service a market devoid of other accountants. Seeking to 
better serve his community, he accepted a position in public service 
when he was elected as the Justice of the Peace in Glenwood Springs, a 
position which later changed in title to municipal judge.
  After retiring from his accounting firm Bob took time to relax and 
enjoy the simple things in life. He had a penchant to see the world and 
fulfilled it by traveling with his wife, Jeris. In 2002, he moved with 
his wife to Grand Junction, Colorado, a community where he had many 
friends. People will remember Bob most for his close personal 
relationships with his family and friends. He made it a point to meet 
everyday with friends over a cup of coffee at one of his favorite local 
restaurants.
  Mr. Speaker, the communities of Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs 
will sorely miss Robert Charles Young. He will be remembered for his 
work in business as well as public service, but most of all, he will be 
remembered as a great friend. I wish to express my deepest sympathies 
to his family and friends.

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