[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 185 (Thursday, December 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2935-E2936]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF DANE NOWELS

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 9, 2009

  Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dane Nowels, an 
American patriot who passed away on December 1, 2009. As a resident of 
Colorado Springs and Colorado, Nowels was a true servant to his nation 
and community. I rise today to honor his contribution to our community 
and country.
  Born in Oakland California on October 18, 1947, Nowels graduated from 
The Ohio State University in 1969 with a degree in agricultural 
economics. As an agricultural enthusiast, Nowel was a four time 
National Champion in Tractor Pulling using the tractors that he built 
himself.
  After service in the Army and a career as a commodities broker, 
Nowels moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado to provide heavy equipment 
to farmers and ranchers throughout southern Colorado for Ellen 
Equipment Company.
  Nowels was a natural leader, and he used his talents to serve others 
in the El Paso County community. As President of the Pikes Peak 
Firearms Coalition and Vice-Chairman of the El Paso County Republican 
Party, Nowels accomplished much in El Paso County in defense of 
liberty. Nowels encouraged minorities, youth, young adults, and 
businesspeople to rally behind local and state candidates who

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exhibit support for a strong national defense and limited government. 
He was an advocate for traditional American values based upon the U.S. 
Constitution and the Bill of Rights, especially the Second Amendment 
right to bear arms. In addition, Nowels was an active member of the 
Pikes Peak Economics Forum, often speaking to and debating area high 
school and college students about the free market system and the 
Constitutional rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
  Throughout his life, Nowels was committed to serving this great 
country, whether in the Army or defending liberty in his community. I 
mourn his passing, and today ask that we honor the life of a true 
American hero.

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