[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22807]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         HONORING RUTH BEASLEY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I take this 
moment to celebrate the life of Ruth Beasley of Gypsum, Colorado. Ruth 
spent nearly a third of her life giving back to the community in which 
she was raised and her contributions are immeasurable. As family and 
friends mourn her passing, I would like to pay tribute to this fine 
woman.
  Ruth was born and raised in Gypsum and spent her entire life in the 
Eagle Valley. Her fondest memories of her younger years include her 
first trip to Denver to compete in a spelling contest as well as 
competing on her high school debate team. Her studies were always very 
important to her and this earned her the honor of valedictorian at her 
high school graduation.
  It was not her achievements in her younger years that Ruth will be 
remembered for, rather it was her work for the communities of Gypsum 
and Eagle that will forever keep her name alive. For over three decades 
Ruth worked with the Eagle County Social Services helping citizens of 
her community overcome great challenges in their lives. She is also 
known for her dedication to the American Legion Auxiliary and her work 
with the Eagle County Historical Society Museum.
  Ruth Beasley was very committed to her community. Her dedication and 
compassion for her fellow human beings will not soon be forgotten and 
will live on in the hearts of all that knew her. She was a loving 
person and she touched the hearts of all that she came in contact with. 
She will be greatly missed.

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