[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 41 (Thursday, March 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E523]
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                           ED SAJBEL TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ed Sajbel of 
Pueblo, Colorado. Mr. Sajbel is an integral part of Pueblo's art 
community and will showcase his work in an ``introspective 
Retrospective'' display this spring. Though the display is a testament 
to Mr. Sajbel's artistic abilities, his greatest success has been 
nurturing a strong artistic community in Pueblo and the aspiring 
artists of the area.
  From an early age, Mr. Sajbel loved to draw, a hobby that quickly 
earned him recognition. After a brief furlough in the U.S. Coast Guard, 
he returned to Pueblo to attend Pueblo Community College. He eventually 
transferred to the University of Northern Colorado to become a teacher, 
which allowed him to pursue his career in art while also guiding 
youngsters with a similar passion. Mr. Sajbel went on to teach at 
Colorado State University-Pueblo for over thirty years. His success can 
be measured by the exponential growth of Pueblo's artistic community.
  Mr. Sajbel did not limit his guidance only to the classroom. He 
created and served on a number of boards and councils in Pueblo meant 
to foster the growth of the arts, including the Colorado Arts and 
Humanities Council. He also developed grants for artists in the area 
and put on shows featuring their work.
  Mr. Speaker, the impact that Ed Sajbel has had on the arts in his 
community is profound and it is an honor to recognize him today. There 
is no doubt that he will continue to inspire young artists while he 
pursues his own creative passion.

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