[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 109 (Tuesday, September 14, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1619]
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                     TRIBUTE TO PAUL AND KATE TAUER

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                           HON. BOB BEAUPREZ

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2004

  Mr. BEAUPREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize two 
distinguished Coloradoans who reside in my district. I am pleased to 
announce that Paul and Kate Tauer, of Aurora, Colorado, were recipients 
of the 2004 National Excellence in Parenting Award presented by the 
National Parents' Day Council.
  I believe that commitment to family and community is a core value all 
Americans should share. Unfortunately, we rarely take the time to 
recognize individuals who place their own interests behind those of 
their family and community.
  Paul and Kate Tauer have been married for 47 years and are the 
parents of 8 children and the grandparents of 13. They have been 
tireless in their volunteer efforts, in which their children take an 
active role. The Tauers have served on countless committees and 
participate in a myriad of volunteer endeavors. Together they started 
the Aurora Asian Pacific Partnership and both serve on the Mental 
Health Center Board. Paul recently retired as a four-term Mayor of 
Aurora, the third most populous city in Colorado. Following in the 
footsteps of his father, Paul's son Ed was elected to succeed him as 
Mayor of Aurora.
  This award provides an opportunity to recognize and promote parenting 
as a central vocation for our families and our communities. It is my 
genuine honor to be able to represent Paul and Kate Tauer. They are 
distinguished citizens, activists and parents--there is no higher or 
more honorable calling.




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