[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1008]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         JANET ROUNTREE TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 1, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Janet Rountree for 
her lifelong commitment to community service and activism. From a young 
age, Ms. Rountree has played an integral role in young, conservative 
groups in Colorado, and in a number of state offices. Her devotion to 
public television, education and curing disease is a truly exemplary 
trait.
  Among many other pursuits, Ms. Rountree currently serves as a 
precinct committee woman in Arapahoe County, is a member of the Cherry 
Creek Republican Women's Club, and the Colorado Lincoln Club. Since 
Ronald Reagan, she has volunteered on every Republican Presidential 
campaign and several Senate, Congressional and local races. For a 
decade, she was a legislative aid in state Senator Paul Schauer's 
office and ran numerous fundraisers for the state Republican Party.
  Ms. Rountree is also immensely dedicated to the education and health 
of children in Colorado. She is a volunteer Trail Guide for the Denver 
Aquarium, a special events coordinator at Colorado's Museum of Nature 
and Science and has volunteered at several fundraising events for the 
state's Children's Hospital. She also has volunteered over 5,000 hours 
to the Rocky Mountain PBS Television station.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to stand and pay tribute to Janet 
Rountree. Her dedication and service to public office in Colorado is 
admirable. The time she has given to volunteer efforts throughout the 
state is equally commendable. I am grateful for her commitment to the 
people of Colorado and her community and have no doubt that her impact 
will be felt for many years.

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