[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1709-E1710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHERYL OLSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Cheryl Olson and thank her for her exceptional 
contributions to her community and the State of Colorado as a Larimer 
County Commissioner. A two-term commissioner, Cheryl is a dedicated 
public servant and leader in her community, and I am honored to 
recognize her accomplishments before this body of Congress and this 
Nation today.
  As a lifelong resident of Fort Collins, Colorado, Cheryl attended 
Fort Collins High School and earned her bachelor's degree from the 
Colorado State University. After graduation Cheryl worked at various 
organizations including: James Johnson & Son, Inc., The Group, Inc., 
and Commercial Investment Team, Inc. She began her public service 
career in 1996, when she was elected to the Board of Commissioners of 
Larimer County where she has dedicated her efforts to serving the 
people of Larimer County. Cheryl served as Chair of the Board from 1998 
to 2001. Some of the additional boards and commissions Cheryl served on 
include: the Larimer Center for Mental Health, the Colorado State 
University's President's Community Relations Committee, and

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the Larimer County Department of Human Services Children and Family 
Services Division. She was also chairman of the Colorado Counties, Inc. 
Land Use and Natural Resources committee, and the joint Colorado 
Municipal League Growth subcommittee.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Cheryl Olson has ceaselessly dedicated 
her time and efforts to serving her country and the people of Colorado 
as a County Commissioner for Larimer County. I am honored to bring her 
hard work and commitment to the attention of this body of Congress and 
this nation today. Thank you for all your service, Cheryl, and I wish 
you all the best in your future endeavors.

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