[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 21 (Friday, February 17, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E184]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MR. JIM BEATTY

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                        HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2006

  Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the contributions 
and life-time achievements of Mr. Jim Beatty. He is an outstanding 
member of his community who has shown dedication through his endless 
service and volunteer efforts.
  After graduating from Adams State College in Alamosa, CO, he served 
in the Air Force as an intelligence officer during the Korean war. 
Following his service in the military, Mr. Beatty used the G.I. bill to 
attend law school at the University of Colorado.
  Soon after receiving his law degree, Mr. Beatty became senior partner 
at the Fisher & Beatty law office. Mr. Beatty also became very involved 
in the Fort Collins community. He was a member of the Fort Collins 
Junior Chamber of Commerce and, at age 35, was youngest president of 
the Rotary Club. He was also actively involved in the Fort Collins PTA 
and coached Little League. Mr. Beatty frequently volunteered his legal 
services to local service clubs and organizations.
  Mr. Beatty has been actively involved in State and local politics. In 
the 1960's and 1970's, he served as a precinct committee person and 
successfully motivated every Republican in his precinct to vote.
  In 1980, Mr. Beatty was elected to the Colorado State Senate, where 
he served until 1988. During his time in the State Senate, Mr. Beatty 
proved himself to be an intelligent and very effective legislator. He 
served as chair or vice-chair of eight legislative committees, 
including the Judiciary, Finance, Legal Affairs, Appropriations, and 
Joint Budget committees.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent Mr. Beatty in Congress and I 
am very grateful for his unselfish and prolific service to his 
community. I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the many 
contributions and achievements of Mr. Jim Beatty.

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