[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO REPRESENTATIVE DIANA HOPPE

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 2016

  Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today to 
recognize the passing of Representative Diane Hoppe on February 27th, 
2016. Rep. Hoppe was a beloved and distinguished community leader and 
longtime state lawmaker.
  Rep. Hoppe grew up in Sterling and devoted her life to improving 
Colorado. In 1999 she was elected to House District 65 of the Colorado 
House of Representatives, where she served through 2006. During her 
service she was Chair of the House Agriculture, Livestock & Natural 
Resources Committee; Chair of the Water Resources Review Committee; and 
House Minority Whip.
  In addition to her leadership in the Colorado legislature, Governor 
Hickenlooper appointed her to the Colorado Water Conservation Board in 
2012. She was later elected as Chair in 2015. In addition, she was 
presented the Colorado Water Congress 2013 Wayne N. Aspinall Award for 
Outstanding Water Leader. Rep. Hoppe's limitless knowledge of 
agriculture and water has made a lasting impact on Colorado.
  It is the hard work Rep. Hoppe embodied throughout her life that 
makes Colorado an exceptional place to live. She has shown true service 
to her industry and community. I extend my deepest sympathies to Rep. 
Hoppe's family and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Representative Diane Hoppe 
for her commitment to family, community, and the State of Colorado. She 
will be sorely missed.

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