[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17991]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                           HONORING BEN BEALL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to commend 
the Honorable Ben Beall for his outstanding public service to the State 
of Colorado. After nearly a decade of service to his community, Ben is 
stepping down as Routt County Commissioner. He has served his community 
admirably and I would like to pay tribute at this time, to his career 
in public office.
  During his distinguished tenure as a Commissioner, Ben strove to 
ensure that the agricultural needs of Colorado's farmers were respected 
and preserved. Ben's desire to help others has also led him to get 
involved with a number of different community organizations. Ben has 
served as Chairman of the Emerald Mountain Partnership, and the Routt 
County Democratic Party. He also served on the Yampa River Basin 
Partnership, the Northwest Transportation Planning Commission, and the 
Yampa River System Legacy Project.
  Ben has worked diligently to ensure that his community is a better 
place for all its citizens. His hard work and outstanding leadership 
will be greatly missed. Ben, on behalf of the State of Colorado and the 
US Congress, I thank you for your service.
  Good luck with all of your future endeavors.

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