[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16747]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         HONORING FRANK NELSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
remember the life of Frank Nelson who passed away on Wednesday, 
September 5, 2001. Frank was the Director of Colorado's Commission for 
Persons with Disabilities for over a decade and I would like to 
recognize him for his contributions to the Denver community and for his 
diligent efforts and dedication.
  Frank was born in New Hampshire and relocated to Denver, Colorado 
when he was 2 years old. In 1981, he graduated with a degree in 
education from the University of Colorado. Following his formal 
education, Frank was employed by the Montana Independent Living 
Project, but returned to Denver in 1984 to work as a social worker and 
vocational counselor.
  During his tenure as the Director of the Commission, Frank and his 
colleagues strived to enhance the accessibility of municipal areas and 
sought to ensure that parking laws were enforced for the sake of the 
disabled. Besides these tasks, Frank's team also worked in conjunction 
with other parts of the city government to review new building plans 
and make them more accommodating for everyone. Whether it was the new 
construction of the Pepsi Center, Coors Field or the Denver Performing 
Arts Center, Frank always challenged the project for the benefit of 
disabled citizens. Due in part to his efforts, Denver was recognized as 
``America's most wheelchair friendly city'' by New Mobility Magazine in 
1997.
  Mr. Speaker, Frank was an outstanding citizen who constantly watched 
out for the well being of everyone, particularly the disabled. His 
contributions in Denver have aided numerous people in living life to 
its fullest extent. I would like to take this time to recognize Frank's 
hard work on the behalf of others and extend my deepest sympathies and 
condolences to his family at this time of remembrance. Frank was a 
great man and will be missed by many.

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