[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 123 (Monday, October 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1794]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHUCK KORNMAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 4, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay tribute to Chuck Kornman, a dedicated humanitarian from Grand 
Junction, Colorado. Chuck has spent his entire life serving other 
people during times of desperation, and I would like to join my 
colleagues here today in recognizing his tremendous leadership and 
service before this body of Congress and this Nation.
  Chuck began his professional career as a minister, and after retiring 
15 years ago became a volunteer for the Red Cross. This year he will 
turn 81 years old, and as a family-service coordinator, Chuck travels 
to disaster sites all over the world to help those affected. He spent 3 
months in New York City after the terrorist attacks on September 11 and 
more recently has aided those afflicted by the floods in Texas, the ice 
storms in Oklahoma, and the tornado devastated area in southeast 
Nebraska. Chuck not only interviews victims of natural disasters about 
their needs, but also provides an unparalleled level of support.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to honor Chuck Kornman for his 
dedication and commitment to others. In the pinnacle of his life, he 
serves as an example to all of us. It is with great pleasure that I 
recognize him today before this body of Congress and this Nation. Thank 
you, Chuck, for everything you have done. I wish you the best in all of 
your future endeavors.

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