[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E164]
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                 MARTHA ELIZABETH WERNER HAZARD TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Martha 
Elizabeth Werner Hazard, of Monte Vista, Colorado. Martha passed away 
this January, and she will be remembered for her passion for teaching 
and her service to her community.
  A native of Moffat, Colorado, Martha graduated from Moffat High 
School and attended Western State College, eventually graduating from 
Adams State College, and embarking on a 35-year teaching career. 
Starting out in a one-room school house in Crested Butte, she 
eventually moved to Saguache to teach the first grade for the rest of 
her career. Even after her retirement in 1989, she spent a decade on 
the Saguache School Board serving her community.
  Martha was involved in all aspects of her hometown. She was a Girl 
Scout leader, pep club sponsor, and leader in her school and church. 
She was also responsible for feeding hired help, in addition to her 
large family at Hazard family ranch. Martha loved the outdoors, 
reading, and helping others, in addition to spending as much time as 
possible with her family.
  Mr. Speaker, Martha will be deeply missed by her family and her 
community, but her contributions will not be forgotten. I would like to 
thank her for her dedication to educating our youth and for her service 
to her community.

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