[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29887]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JAN KOPPRI

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take this moment to recognize 
an exceptional woman. Jan Koppri was named Mancos Valley Citizen of the 
Year, for the year 1999. Repeatedly, Jan has gone above and beyond the 
call of duty.
  Jan is involved quite extensively in the city of Mancos, Colorado. 
She is in charge of the Mancos Valley visitor center. The residents and 
tourists are welcomed and guided daily by her thorough knowledge of the 
area. Jan has also turned Mancos around from losing money to making 
money. A jack of all trades, Jan is a reservationist, making 
accommodations for lodging and tours within the area, concierge, 
tending to guests needs, giving directions, and advice on local 
attractions. Jan is also a historian. She is knowledgeable on her facts 
on the history of Mancos. She is famous for convincing people to stay 
longer in Mancos.
  Besides running the visitor's center, Jan is also involved with the 
chamber of commerce. Jan added several new events to the Fall Festival 
and developed a kid's program. In addition to all of this, Jan has 
excellent management and people skills which are required to ensure 
volunteers feel appreciated and awarded.
  She is an asset to the community with her involvement in activities 
and organizations. Jan has also helped out with fund raising events for 
the Mancos Opera House, the United Way, the library, Mancos Senior 
Center, the historical society, and the community center.
  It is obvious why Jan Koppri was chosen as the 1999 Citizen of the 
Year. So, it is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I thank her for her 
service and dedication to the community.

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