[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11345-11346]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHERYL BAKER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, June 25, 2002---

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor today to pay tribute to 
Cheryl Baker who was recently appointed as Mayor of Cortez. This is a 
special occasion for both Cortez and Cheryl, the first woman to be 
elected Mayor of Cortez.

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This position is a reflection of Cheryl's hard work and dedication to 
improving life for the citizens of Cortez.
  The Cortez City Council unanimously nominated Cheryl for the position 
of mayor by merit of her hard work and leadership skills, which she has 
so often demonstrated. I am confident that they will serve her well 
throughout the course of her term and although Cheryl will undoubtedly 
face many difficult challenges and decisions in the following months, 
she has clearly exhibited a dedication and willingness to tackle any 
obstacles that may lie ahead.
  Cheryl has expressed considerable concern about the financial state 
of Cortez and has already begun development on a five-year plan that 
will improve city funding. She has also announced a proposal that would 
consider reducing the city's water use by at least 20 percent by 
improving communication with city residents regarding the need for 
conservation.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to bring the accomplishments of Cheryl Baker 
to the attention of this body today. Her leadership, hard work, and 
dedication to improving the lives of her fellow Coloradans is an 
example for all aspiring community leaders and it is for this reason 
that I wish to bring her accomplishments before this body of Congress, 
and nation. I wish the best of luck to Cheryl, in your coming term and 
congratulations to Cortez on its first woman mayor!

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