[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17436]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        HONORING JULIUS DAMMANN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like moment to celebrate the life 
of Julius ``Bud'' Dammann of Pueblo, Colorado. Sadly, Bud died earlier 
this month. While friends and family mourn his passing, I would like to 
take this opportunity to remember Mr. Dammann's distinguished life.
  Mr. Dammann was a caring person who constantly did what he could to 
improve his community, whether that was supporting the local 4-H Club 
or ensuring his employees were being treated as well as they should be. 
Mr. Dammann owned and operated Industrial Gas Products and Supply in 
Pueblo for over five decades. His commitment to ensuring a quality-
working environment earned him a distinguished reputation as a 
businessman.
  Being from a small town, Bud used sports as a way to further his 
education. His athletic ability enabled him to enroll in Colorado 
Agricultural College where he received honorable mention All-American 
honors for football. After receiving his education, he returned to 
Pueblo where he was drafted into World War II. After returning a proud 
war veteran, he began his successful local business for which he is 
widely known.
  His desire to help his community started when he took over his 
family's grocery business. A native of Pueblo, Bud understood the area 
and realized the importance of education and giving back to his 
community. This desire to better his community was eminently apparent 
in his involvement in the Masonic Lodge, the Al Kaly Shriners, the Elks 
Club and as an original member of the 30 Club, an organization that 
raises charity money for other Pueblo charities. Bud's desire to help 
young people was evident in his involvement on the University of 
Southern Colorado Foundation Board and the Pueblo Community College 
vocational board.
  Julius ``Bud'' Dammann cared a great deal about his community and his 
fellow man. He did everything in his power to ensure Pueblo was a 
better community for all its citizens, both young and old. Bud was 
truly a great Coloradan and he will greatly missed.

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