[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E518]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ROYDA KIMBALL

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                           HON. MIKE COFFMAN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2013

  Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Royda 
Kimball, as she retires as the Chief Assignable for the Colorado State 
Senate, after 33 years of dedicated public service to the State of 
Colorado.
  Royda served under six Colorado governors, starting with John 
Vanderhoof in 1974 and finishing with John Hickenlooper in 2012. She 
worked with nine Senate presidents, from Fred Anderson to Brandon 
Schaffer. She has helped, cajoled, and tutored literally hundreds of 
Colorado state senators, including me.
  Royda was a tireless and dedicated state worker. In March of 2003, 
she suffered a heart attack and was back at work in a week. In March of 
2004, she was diagnosed with cancer, underwent surgery, and was back on 
the job nine days later.
  Royda Kimball exemplifies what it means to be a true public servant. 
Colorado citizens--not just elected state officials--benefited from her 
expertise and her professionalism. She kept the wheels of the Colorado 
State Senate moving for a third of a century. She is truly 
irreplaceable and her dedicated service will not be forgotten. She will 
be missed by many at the State Capitol, but we are fortunate to still 
have her on hand as a dear friend.

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