[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 26, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E126]
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                      MARIANNA RAFTOPOULOS TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, it is my great privilege as the 
representative of Colorado's 3rd district to rise and pay tribute to 
the inspirational life of Mrs. Marianna Raftopoulos. Mrs. Raftopoulos 
was a woman with a deep sense of civic conviction, a loving wife and 
mother of three.
  Marianna Raftopoulos was raised on a sheep ranch in Western Colorado, 
and the spirit of the west remained with her for the duration of her 
exemplary life. After graduating from the University of Colorado, 
Marianna pursued many passions. Most notably were her efforts to 
improve Moffat County, and the Colorado Republican Party. She was a 
champion of many causes including chairwoman of the Republican Central 
Committee, The Moffat Tunnel Commission, The Moffat County Economic 
Development Partnership, and served as a Moffat County commissioner and 
chairwoman of Colorado Wildlife Commission. With the passing of 
Marianna Raftopoulos, Western Colorado has lost an inspiring leader, 
and our nation has lost a great patriot.
  Mr. Speaker, it has been a true honor to stand in tribute and pay 
respect to the life of Mrs. Marianna Raftopoulos. She was a great 
leader, who is still greatly missed.

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