[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1994]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARJORIE LONG

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Marjorie Long, a 
retired teacher from Delta, Colorado who recently celebrated her 
ninety-ninth birthday. A lifelong teacher, Marjorie has compiled a long 
record of service and dedication to her fellow Coloradans. It is my 
privilege to recognize her service today before this body of Congress 
and this Nation.
  Marjorie taught her students more than just English and Mathematics, 
instilling in them a desire to do their very best. She was a commanding 
presence in the classroom whose lessons were the foundation of students 
that went on to become doctors, lawyers, teachers, businessmen, and 
judges. Her students respected and admired her; several of them 
continue to demonstrate their respect by calling, writing and looking 
her up when they pass through the area. Upon retirement Marjorie took 
up cooking for the ranch hands that worked the family farm and became 
an active and distinguished member of the Retired Teachers Association.
  Mr. Speaker, Marjorie Long is a dedicated public servant who has 
bettered her community by enriching the lives of Colorado students. I 
am honored to stand before this body of Congress and this Nation today 
to recognize her many years of service and hard work. Thank you for 
your devotion to education Marjorie, and I wish you a happy ninety-
ninth birthday.

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