[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8831]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



              HONORING ROVILLA R. ELLIS ON HER RETIREMENT

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 21, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, on May 5, 2001 Rovilla R. Ellis, the 
Executive Director of the Mesa Verde Museum Association, retired after 
28 years. I would like to take this moment to have Congress say thank 
you for all of her hard work and dedication to the museum over the 
years. She has been a great asset and will be missed greatly by all she 
worked with.
  The Mesa Verde Museum Association is a non-profit organization 
established by Congress in 1930 to assist and support various 
interpretive programs, research activities and visitor centers.
  Rovilla began her career in 1972 as a part time bookkeeper with the 
association. Over the years she moved up through the ranks to become 
Executive Director. Rovilla saw the gross revenues grow from $54,000 in 
1972 to well over $900,000 in recent years. She has worked with five 
park superintendents during her time at Mesa Verde.
  ``Rovilla has made a positive, long-lasting and important 
contribution to Mesa Verde National Park during her career,'' said 
Superintendent Larry T. Wiese. ``Her many years of service reflect a 
deep love for Mesa Verde and a strong commitment to the mission of the 
National Park Service. We are sad to see her leaving the park, but we 
know that she will enjoy her retirement.''
  Mr. Speaker, I hope Congress will join me in expressing my thanks to 
Rovilla Ellis for her years of service to the Mesa Verde National Park 
and to wish her good luck in her retirement.

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