[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16119-16120]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAN GRIFFIN

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                           HON. SCOTT MCINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to stand before you today 
and honor Dan Griffin for his contributions towards the betterment of 
his community. Dan was honored by the Grand Junction Lions Club, as the 
``Lion of the Year.'' He is deserving of this prestigious honor, and it 
is a privilege to applaud him for all his hard work and dedication.
  Dan completed his undergraduate education at Stanford and went on to 
become a law student at the University of Colorado. He joined the U.S. 
Air Force, but was forced to retire due to a knee injury. Dan returned 
to Grand Junction and was employed by the firm of Younge, Hockensmith 
Robb. He later became President of the Mesa City Bar Association, and 
served on the Board of Governor's of the Colorado Bar Association.
  During the Lions Club ceremony, family spoke of Dan as a ``. . . 
genuine, superb, wonderful individual.'' Dan received this award 
because he demonstrates unwavering support and dedication to the 
organization and the community. Dan's wisdom in law helped him serve 
area citizens, and address concerns people had about wills, trusts, and 
estates. Truly, Dan's expertise is cherished and appreciated by all 
whom he encounters.
  Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to a man of great character 
and conduct. It is a pleasure to honor him before this body of Congress 
and this nation. Thank you Dan for every contribution you have 
selflessly made to our community and I wish you the best of luck in 
your future endeavors.

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