[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23101]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         TRIBUTE TO DICK SPROD

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to 
recognize a man who has recently passed away. Mr. Dick Sprod died 
August 30th. He was born in Meeker, Colorado, in 1917 and lived there 
throughout most of his life. He graduated from the Meeker Public School 
system in 1935. He was drafted into the United States Army Air Corps 
six years later, in 1941, where he served for four years. He earned the 
rank of Master Sergeant as well as a bronze star during his time with 
the service.
  He married Angela Nassau in Grand Junction in 1946. Together they 
made their home on his family homestead and raised their family while 
ranching. They had three children and have since been blessed with six 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
  During his time as a rancher Mr. Sprod was an active member of the 
St. James' Episcopal Church, a member of the Meeker Snowmobile Club, 
the Rio Blanco Cattleman's Association, and also served for 21 years on 
the White River Electric Board. In addition to all of his 
responsibilities, Dick loved to travel and participated in the athletic 
pursuits of all of his children and grandchildren. Most recently, he 
was an avid supporter of his granddaughter's involvement in basketball 
at Mesa State College.
  Dick Sprod will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was an 
important part of the ranching community and his community of Meeker as 
a whole. He will be remembered for many years to come.
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