[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10263]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                  HONORING THEODORE AND MAXINE ALBERS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to honor 
Theodore and Maxine Albers for being recognized by the Mesa County 
Civic Forum for their lifetime of contributions to Mesa County. The 
Civic Forum's mission is to promote citizen influence regarding the 
important issues affecting Mesa County's quality of life through better 
understanding, objective, non-partisan dialogue, and support for 
citizen action. Without question, Theodore and Maxine have upheld this 
mission to its fullest extent and are distinguished role models that 
every citizen should seek to emulate.
  Theodore and Maxine have a longstanding record of reaching out to the 
Grand Junction community. They have played an active role in numerous 
community organizations throughout their years as residents in the 
area. Together, they have worked in both the public and private sectors 
of the local economy and, most notably, have been extremely influential 
in the field of education, particularly at Mesa State College. In 1992, 
Mesa State College honored the couple by giving them the Distinguished 
Service Award, naming Albers Hall in their honor and forming the Albers 
Scholarship Fund as part of the Mesa State College Foundation.
  The former President of Mesa State College from 1970-74, Theodore 
currently sits on the Mesa State College Board of Trustees and is an 
active member in such organizations as Club 20 and the Lions Club. 
Maxine served with great distinction as a Mesa County Commissioner from 
1974-1988 and today is a member of the Women's Foundation of the 
Colorado Advisory Council and the Mesa County Republican Women. These 
are but a hand-full of the literally dozens of community causes to 
which the Albers have dedicated their time and energies.
  Mr. Speaker, the active role that the Albers have played in Grand 
Junction has contributed immeasurably to the betterment of our 
community. The Civic Forum plays a crucial role in the community and 
Theodore and Maxine Albers embody the ideals of service and sacrifice 
that this distinguished organization promotes.
  For all these reasons, Mr. Speaker, the Albers eminently deserve the 
thanks and praise of this body. Colorado is clearly a better place for 
having known these outstanding Americans.

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