[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20376]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       HONORING MORLEY BALLANTINE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 2, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take this moment to recognize a 
woman who has exemplified extraordinary dedication to philanthropic 
work, my friend, Morley C. Ballantine who currently serves as editor 
and chairman of the Durango Herald. Recently, Morley was awarded the 
high honor of being named Colorado's ``Outstanding Philanthropist'' by 
the Governor's Commission on National Community Service and the 
Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, in recognition of her support 
for a whole array of charitable and humanitarian based institutions. 
Morley's robust efforts to make her community, state and nation a 
better place make her more than deserving of this distinction.
  Morley was chosen for the prestigious award out of over 100 
nominations. Morley was nominated by four different individuals for 
this distinguished honor and was selected as the winner by a committee 
of 50.
  The reasons Morley was chosen are many. Over the years, Morley has 
not only consistently given of her financial resources, but she has 
also actively participated in a host of activities geared toward 
helping her community and fellow man. In 1987, she helped start the 
Women's Resource Center in Durango, and is also a founding member of 
the Colorado Women's Foundation. In addition, she served on the state 
commission on the Status of Women, local and state League of Women's 
Voters' boards, local arts and library boards, the state Anti-
Discrimination Commission, the Colorado Land Use Commission and the 
state National Historic Preservation.
  This, friends and colleagues, is a truly remarkable legacy of 
service. It's a legacy that Morley should be proud of.
  Morley's dedication and devotion to philanthropic causes both great 
and small is truly worthy of our praise. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 
State of Colorado and the U.S. Congress, I would like to thank Morley 
for her incredible efforts to benefit her community, and congratulate 
her on the much deserved award.
  We are proud of Morley and grateful for her service.

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