[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 101 (Tuesday, July 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO HERB AND ARA WEIMER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to rise and pay tribute 
to Herb and Ara Weimer of Westcliffe, Colorado. Herb and Ara are 
valuable members of their community, and volunteer their time and 
efforts towards bettering their community. In recognition of their 
service, the Custer County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized them 
by naming them the 2004 Citizens of the Year for their efforts in the 
community and I would like to take this opportunity to recognize their 
efforts before this body of Congress and this nation today.
  As members of the Custer County community, the Weimers feel a 
responsibility to actively volunteer in their community. They have a 
passion for history and desire to contribute to the preservation of the 
rich history of their community and gather information to educate 
future generations about their predecessors. With this interest in 
history, Herb is the president and Ara is a board member of the Custer 
County Historical and Genealogical Society. Their positions enable them 
to coordinate the programs the society puts on each month. They also 
pursue their interest in history by helping with the annual History and 
Horses Tour for the Friends of the Library. They are active in 
volunteering to help those in need, aiding senior citizens, bringing 
meals on wheels and providing transportation. They have worked with a 
group to restore the Willow's School and Beckwith Ranch, and remain 
active members in Valley Bible Church.
  Mr. Speaker, Herb and Ara Weimer have shown outstanding dedication to 
their community, and I am honored to recognize their service before 
this body of Congress and this nation. The Weimers' humble nature in 
their pursuits to volunteer and help fellow citizens contributes in the 
building of a strong community. I congratulate them on receiving the 
Citizen of the Year Award and wish them the best in their future 
endeavors.

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