[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18326]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          HONORING JOE COLLINS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 18, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to commend 
the Honorable Joe Collins on his remarkable service as Rio Blanco 
County Commissioner. Joe is stepping down after serving his community 
for nearly 15 years as Commissioner. Joe's commitment to bettering his 
community has ensured that Rio Blanco County will be a better place for 
its citizens.
  Joe is a long time resident of Rio Blanco County and truly 
understands what is important to his community. As commissioner, he 
fought to ensure the safety of western Colorado's land and water 
resources. Understanding the importance of serving his fellow 
Coloradans, Joe has also been involved with a number of different 
public interest organizations. Joe put his outstanding leadership 
qualities to use as a member of the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, 
the Rio Blanco County Cattlemen's Board of Directors, the Local Forest 
Service Advisory Board, and as Chairman of both the Regional 
Transportation Board and the Associated Governments of Northwest 
Colorado.
  Joe, you have served your community, State, and Nation admirably, and 
on behalf of the State of Colorado and the U.S. Congress, I thank you. 
The leadership that you have given to Rio Blanco County will be greatly 
missed.
  Good luck in your future endeavors.

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