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




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO TED STRICKLAND

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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 Ted Strickland and thank him for his exceptional 
contributions to his community and the State of Colorado as an Adams 
County Commissioner. A two term county commissioner, Ted is a dedicated 
public servant and leader in his community, and I am honored to 
recognize his accomplishments before this body of Congress and this 
Nation today.
  Ted was born in Austin, Texas and moved to Colorado in 1954 after 
serving in the Army. He began working as Vice President of Petroleum 
Information before his 1966 election to the Colorado State House of 
Representatives. Two years later he was elected to the Colorado State 
Senate in 1968 and served twenty-four years, including twelve as the 
President of the Senate. Ted also served as Lieutenant Governor of 
Colorado from 1973 to 1975. In 1996, he was elected to the Board of 
Commissioners of Adams County where he has dedicated his efforts to 
serving the people of Adams County. Ted currently serves on the E-470 
Public Highway and Front Range Airport Authority Boards and is the 
alternate representative to the Denver Regional Council of Governments, 
the Adams County Economic Development and Adams County Water 
Association.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Ted Strickland has ceaselessly 
dedicated his time and efforts to serving his country and the people of 
Colorado as an Adams County Commissioner. I am honored to bring his 
hard work and commitment to the attention of this body of Congress and 
this nation today. Thank you for all your service, Ted, and I wish you 
all the best in your future endeavors.

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