[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E537]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     DORIS AND MELVIN PORTH TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 29, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, it brings me great joy to stand and pay 
tribute to Doris and Melvin Porth of Westcliffe, Colorado. The Porths 
have shown endless loyalty and devotion to Custer Country, the state of 
Colorado, and the Republican Party.
  Originally from Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Porth quickly became true 
Coloradans upon arriving in the Centennial State. Both Mr. and Mrs. 
Porth have been staples in local and state politics for decades, and 
their service has not gone unnoticed. Doris Porth was the Custer 
Country Treasurer for 32 years, and had a long tenure as the Republican 
Party Treasurer in Custer County as well. For his part, Melvin Porth 
was the Republican Party Chairman for two decades, he worked tirelessly 
in the school district for 18 years, and he owned and operated an 
equipment rental business. Mr. and Mrs. Porth have also been active 
members of the Custer County Chamber of Commerce. The Porth's civic 
endeavors continue as leading contributors to their historical railroad 
district, which is a vibrant and important part of Westcliffe's 
frontier history. The community outreach of Mr. and Mrs. Porth 
continues due in part to their active faith life as leaders within 
their church.
  Mr. Speaker, Doris and Melvin Porth represent the finest our state 
has to offer in terms of civic responsibility and patriotism. The 
Porths have given decades of their time to the community and their 
political party for the benefit of others. Mr. and Mrs. Porth are a 
shining example of selflessness, and it has been an honor to rise and 
pay tribute to these wonderful people.

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