[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14775]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                      HONORING WILLARD ALLEN MEYER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness that I now rise 
to honor the life and memory of an outstanding person, Willard Allen 
Meyer. As family and friends mourn his passing, we all will remember 
Will's talents and remarkable life.
  Much of Will's life was spent educating himself. He received his B.A. 
in Economics from Southern Illinois University, becoming the first 
person in his family to graduate from college. He then continued his 
education at the University of Freiburg in Germany and the University 
of Massachusetts. After his formal schooling, Will taught economics at 
Allegheny College. In addition to his impressive academic career, Will 
was a proficient carpenter, mason, as well as a business owner, chef, 
civic volunteer, and community servant.
  Will was also a well-traveled man. His love of new experiences drove 
him to live throughout the United States, Germany, France and 
Switzerland. Will never ceased forging new adventures, and he passed 
away while on a much anticipated vacation with his family in Paris, 
France.
  Will held a strong belief that every citizen had a responsibility to 
try to make his or her community a better place. Throughout his civic 
career, he served as a Breckenridge town Councilman, as Boulder County 
Democratic Party's Treasurer, and as President of PlanBoulder. Will 
worked at the Colorado Legislative Council as a budget analyst for 12 
years, serving until he passed away. He also committed himself to the 
City Planning Board, City Parks and Recreation Board, and the 
Affordable Housing Task Force, among other organizations.
  While his involvement with education and the community are to be 
remembered, Will's lasting legacy rests in his family. He was a 
dedicated husband to his wife, Lynne and a proud parent to his 
daughter, Virginia.
  Mr. Speaker, Willard Meyer was a man who lived an accomplished life. 
Although friends and family are profoundly saddened by his passing, 
each can take solace in the wonderful life that the he led. I know I 
speak for everyone who knew Will when I say he will be greatly missed.

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