[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 123 (Monday, October 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1796]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO NANCY PENFOLD

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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 Nancy Penfold, a dedicated creator and curator of the 
City of Fort Lupton Museum. This week Nancy will be honored as the 2004 
Outstanding Older Worker from Colorado for her longstanding commitment 
to service by the Experience Works Prime Awards organization, and I 
would like to join my colleagues here today in recognizing Nancy's 
accomplishments before this body of Congress and the Nation.
  Nancy's family came to Fort Lupton in 1895, and have been strong 
facilitators for the town's continued success. Nancy was born and 
raised there, making her an excellent candidate for telling the history 
of Fort Lupton. Nancy was a volunteer historian since 1975 and in 1982, 
she led the movement to establish the City of Fort Lupton Museum. Today 
she holds the position of museum curator where she maintains the local 
heritage of the Fort Lupton community, and strives to preserve the 
riches of its past through special events and programming that enable 
citizens to display unique collections. Nancy has spent many hours 
collecting oral histories from seniors in both the Greeley and Fort 
Lupton communities that enables citizens to organize and archive family 
histories for future generations.
  Nancy is also very active in several organizations and boards 
throughout her community including: Quality of Life, Friends of a 
Woman's Place, the Greeley RSVP board, and the Walk for Life campaign 
in the American Cancer Society. Additionally she has worked as a peer 
counselor for Weld County Mental Health, helped start the local Hospice 
program, and frequently delivers meals as part of the Meals on Wheels 
program.
  Mr. Speaker, Nancy Penfold has dedicated her life to preserving the 
history and culture of one of Colorado's most unique towns. Her 
compassionate and selfless service to Fort Lupton and the Colorado 
community certainly deserves the recognition of this body of Congress 
and this nation. Congratulations on your award Nancy, and I wish you 
all the best in your future endeavors.

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