[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 2 (Friday, January 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO TOM STONE

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 4, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Tom Stone for his 
many years as a dedicated public servant.
  For the past eight years Tom has represented the citizens of Eagle 
County, Colorado as County Commissioner. Tom has proved to be a 
champion for the environment through his appointments to the Colorado 
River Water Conservation District, the Wildland Urban Interface Fire 
Committee, the National Association of Counties Public Lands Steering 
Committee, the Colorado State Forest Advisory Board, and Colorado 
Counties, Inc. Committees for Public Lands, Agriculture & Wildlife, and 
Land Use & Natural Resources. Most notably, Commissioner Stone created 
and implemented the Eagle County Youth Conservation Corps, a program of 
education, funding and service projects in our National Forests by 
Eagle County youth.
  Tom worked tirelessly to develop the infrastructure necessary for the 
future health, safety, welfare, economy, housing and care of the 
citizens of Eagle County. Tom created the first of its kind public/
private partnership to construct 282 affordable homes for the local 
workforce at Miller Ranch. He also spearheaded the building of a joint 
Veterans and Emergency Service Personnel Memorial on the banks of the 
pond to honor those who have given the greatest measure of devotion to 
their community and their country.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Eagle County Commissioner Tom 
Stone. His amalgamation of professional success and community activism 
is exemplary. I applaud his efforts and wish him the best in his future 
endeavors.

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