[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17206]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         HONORING PATTY ARAGON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to 
celebrate the wonderful life of Patricia Aragon. Mrs. Aragon recently 
passed on after a courageous battle with cancer.
  Patty was a beloved citizen of Pagosa Springs where she and her 
husband, Ross, raised their six children. And with Patty, it was always 
children--hers and others in her community--that came first. She served 
on the local school board for over a decade where she was proud to pass 
out diplomas at commencement ceremonies. Everyone who came in contact 
with Patty was instantly overtaken with her loving spirit. When she 
wasn't helping the school system, she could be found serving patron's 
of her restaurant. She and her husband owned Al's and Al's West 
restaurants where Patty was famous for her chiliburgers and homemade 
tortillas.
  Patty Aragon was an incredibly spirited person who loved to see 
others smile. Through her business and public service, she touched the 
lives of hundreds children and adults alike.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank you to this remarkable 
woman and great Coloradan. She will be greatly missed, but not soon 
forgotten.

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