[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 160 (Tuesday, November 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1632]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                          HONORING JACK ANNAN

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                           HON. CORY GARDNER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2013

  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jack Annan, Executive 
Director of Northeastern Junior College Alumni Association, in 
Sterling, Colorado. Jack was recently named ``Alumni of the Plains'', 
an award given by a non-partisan advocacy group in Northeast Colorado 
called Progressive 15 to individuals who have excelled in their 
profession and given back to Northeastern Colorado.
  A lifelong Coloradoan, Jack graduated from College High School in 
Greeley and received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education 
from Colorado State University. Jack has invested his life in education 
and youth development. He began his educational career teaching 
agriculture in New Raymer and Grover.
  In 1966, Jack joined the agriculture department at NJC as a teacher. 
He later became a vocational counselor and then an admissions 
recruiter. As an admissions recruiter, he traveled thousands of miles 
to recruit thousands of students on behalf of NJC. In addition to 
currently overseeing the Alumni Association, Jack also oversees the 
college's Alumni Heritage Center collecting and preserving NJC's 
history. A popular figure, Jack is known as ``Mr. NJC'' on campus. In 
2004, a life-size bronze statue was erected in his honor. Earlier this 
year, he enjoyed more than two thousand people singing him Happy 
Birthday at the college's 70th annual commencement ceremony.
  In addition to his work at NJC, Jack is the Executive Secretary of 
the Colorado Young Farmers and directs their state-wide activities. 
They have recognized him for his many years of dedication and 
involvement. He is also an active member of the Sterling Lions Club.
  Throughout his lifetime, Jack has received numerous awards, including 
being named to the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame, the Colorado 
Association for Career and Technical Education Hall of Fame, and the 
NJC Agriculture Hall of Fame. Despite regular accolades, Jack remains a 
modest figure. He lives with his wife, Florence, in Sterling.
  Please join me in congratulating Jack on his award, his successful 
career, and his many contributions to the State of Colorado, 
particularly in relation to agriculture.

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