[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21153]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   SILVERTON 1999 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 8, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take this moment to recognize 
an exceptional woman. Patty Dailey was named Silverton's Citizen of the 
Year in an awards ceremony that took place June 16th. Born and raised 
in Silverton, Patty became the type of citizen that every community 
needs and hopes for. The award program began in the 1980s and the 
selection committee consists of recipients from previous years. The 
award is given out annually and recognizes dedication to community 
development, volunteerism, and overall good citizenship.
  Patty exemplifies all of these attributes. She has always taken the 
time to involve herself in community events and projects. Her role, 
however, was usually one that took place behind the scenes. Patty 
Dailey never bothered to seek recognition for the aid that she 
provided. She even hosts the weekly dinner for the area's senior 
citizens. Recently, when 23 Mexican nationals were being held awaiting 
deportation, Patty provided them all with home cooked dinners. She has 
also been known to hire part-time help, not because she needed the 
help, but because a young person needed the job.
  Patty has also been active in events for local schools and her 
church. She has helped with many school fundraising events, including 
the A Theater Group spaghetti dinner, which benefitted a scholarship 
program for Silverton's graduating seniors. At Saint Patrick's church, 
where she is an active member, she participates in the Altar Society 
and is a leader in fundraising and organization for their annual 
Christmas bazaar.
  It is obvious why Patty Dailey was chosen as the 1999 Citizen of the 
Year. I think that we all owe her a debt of gratitude for her service 
and dedication to the community. If we had more citizens like her, I am 
certain that we would live in a very harmonious place.

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