[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 29 (Tuesday, March 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E383]
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                  RAY WRIGHT AND DOUG SHRIVER TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Ray Wright and Doug Shriver of Alamosa, Colorado, for their 
agricultural, educational and commercial efforts to conserve and 
protect the state of Colorado. Both men recently passed away due to a 
tragic accident, a loss for both my state and this country.
  Doug Shriver served on a number of boards and committees while he 
simultaneously volunteered for other commissions. Among other pursuits, 
he was the vice chair of the Rio Grande Roundtable, the director and 
president of the Rio Grande Water Users Association as well as director 
of the Lariat Ditch Company. He also served as a board member for the 
Colorado Ground Water Commission.
  Ray Wright was also integral in conservation in Colorado and an avid 
supporter of the State's agri-business. Mr. Wright was a longtime 
farmer and leader in the effort to protect water rights. One of his 
most important contributions was developing a locally controlled 
mechanism designed to protect water rights. It's success translated to 
much larger districts as well, and ensures Colorado's future water 
rights.
  In memory of both men, their colleagues created The Shriver/Wright 
Agricultural Endowment, which supports the agri-business program at 
Adams State College in Alamosa. The endowment provides scholarships and 
other forms of support for the school. Water rights will continue to be 
a vital issue in the Southwest part of the country and the work done by 
Mr. Wright, Mr. Shriver and the young people who follow them will be of 
great importance.
  Given the invaluable contributions Doug Shriver and Ray Wright made 
to the state of Colorado, I feel it is fitting that this body 
recognizes them for their lifetime of service.

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