[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 120 (Wednesday, September 29, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1726-E1727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       PAYING TRIBUTE TO TOM CVAR

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay tribute to a truly dedicated public servant from Pueblo, Colorado. 
Tom Cvar has served as the Public Works Director for the city of Pueblo 
for over 20 years, and I would like to join my colleagues here today in 
recognizing his hard work and commitment before this body of Congress 
and this Nation.
  In 1969, Tom graduated from the University of Colorado, and after 
working in the private

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sector was drafted into the Army. After fulfilling his military duty, 
Tom worked for two engineering firms before joining the Pueblo City 
Department of Public Works in 1980. Two years later he was appointed as 
the Director of Public Works.
  As director, Tom was responsible for a staff of over 150 members, the 
oversight of 450 roads and 94 buildings, and the management of storm 
water and waste. In addition, he had oversight of an eighteen million 
dollar budget and final approval in all personnel, budget and 
organizational decisions. After his impressive stint at the department, 
Tom will be moving to Fort Collins, Colorado to work for a private 
engineering firm and to be closer to his family.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to honor the service of Tom Cvar for 
his dedication to the city of Pueblo. His leadership will be missed, 
and I am proud to recognize him today before this body of Congress and 
this Nation. Thanks for your service, Tom, and good luck with all of 
your future endeavors.

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