[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20012]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO BECKY SMITH

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to 
acknowledge an extraordinary individual who resides in Colorado's Third 
Congressional District. Becky Smith, who will be stepping down from the 
Board of Education in the Bayfield School District, has dedicated her 
life to education in her community. It is my privilege to have the 
opportunity to thank her for twelve years of exceptional service.
  Ms. Smith has made considerable efforts to support education and 
children's athletics both inside and outside of the classroom. She is a 
computer teacher in a neighboring school district and volunteers for 
numerous school related activities while teaching quilting and sewing 
classes in her free time. During her tenure on the Board of Education, 
Becky has held several positions and accomplished many initiatives. As 
President, Vice-President and Director of the Board, she has helped in 
acquiring funding for a new elementary school addition, renovating the 
middle school, building a new high school which included a new athletic 
facility for the students and surrounding community. Becky is a role 
model for others who will succeed her on the Board of Education.
  Mr. Speaker, Becky Smith has been a true asset to the Bayfield Board 
of Education. Her contributions to education in her community and her 
selflessness deeds will not be forgotten. The Bayfield School District 
and the surrounding communities are grateful for the guidance and 
leadership that she has displayed. I would like to thank Becky and wish 
her the all the best in her future endeavors.