[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 13 (Tuesday, February 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E78]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO HARRY AND DARLA WYENO, CITIZENS OF THE YEAR

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                        HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 7, 2006

  Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Harry and Darla 
Wyeno who were recently honored with the Crowley County Chamber of 
Commerce Citizen of the Year Award. The Wyenos were described as making 
community service a labor of love. They have worked tirelessly for the 
benefit and promotion of Crowley County.
  The Olney Springs couple was recognized for the volunteer work they 
do within the county, but especially for the work they do as members of 
the Crowley Heritage Society.
  Although Darla is retired, she continues serving as the Town Clerk. 
Harry, who is also retired, still continues to work part time at the 
First National Bank of Ordway.
  Whenever they are not working these jobs, they can be found 
volunteering. Darla is probably best known for her work as the 
President and Chief Procurer of Crowley County. She continues to 
gather, archive, and present the county's history. Through her efforts, 
grants for the Crowley Heritage Center have been procured so much of 
the historical collection can be catalogued and protected for future 
generations to enjoy.
  As President of the society Darla has made certain that all cultural 
and ethnic groups in the region are recognized in the local museum. The 
couple has also been very involved in the Chamber of Commerce for many 
years.
  In addition, the Wyenos can be found volunteering for their church, 
where among other things, they have been faithful choir members for 
over 50 years at the United Methodist Church of Ordway.
  Harry and Darla Wyeno are two people whose strengths of love, 
devotion and community service are wonderful examples for all of us to 
follow. As a Member of Congress I am proud to represent such fine 
citizens from Colorado's Fourth Congressional District.

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