[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 41 (Thursday, March 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EDI SHELDON TRIBUTE

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Edi Sheldon of 
Walsenburg, Colorado. Ms. Sheldon worked for several years in the 
Huerfano County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Committee 
before serving as mayor of Walsenburg.
  Ms. Sheldon grew up in the small town of Walsenburg before moving to 
Alamosa with her husband, Frank. In Alamosa, she worked on the local 
newspaper that her husband published. After his death, she spent a 
number of years publishing her own magazine in Denver.
  She eventually returned to Walsenburg and became very active in the 
local government. She worked as the secretary for the Huerfano County 
Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Sheldon also sat on the local hospital board 
for two years. In 2005 she won her mayoral bid in the small town, and 
worked tirelessly advancing Walsenburg's economic interests and the 
prominence of her city. The commitment she had to building her 
community through public service is inspiring.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize Edi Sheldon today. Her 
public service was exemplary and her presence can still be felt in the 
community.

                          ____________________