[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14961]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO OJAY HANSEN WORRELL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 16, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I stand 
before this body of Congress and this nation today to pay tribute to 
the life and passing of Ojay Hansen Worrell, an outstanding citizen 
from my district. Ojay was an active member of the Glenwood Springs 
community and he will be remembered as a respected businessman, an 
honored veteran, and a dedicated family man. Ojay passed away recently 
at the age of 79, leaving a legacy of leadership for his community to 
follow.
  Ojay was born in Oklahoma City but moved to Glenwood Springs, 
Colorado when he was only four years old. He graduated from Garfield 
County High School and later married his high school sweetheart 
Marcella. Ojay joined the Navy and served our country during World War 
II, returning home to receive his bachelor's degree in Business 
Administration from the University of Colorado. Ojay found success in 
the business field, owning and operating Holland Auto Parts for over 30 
years.
  Ojay eventually began work in public service, serving on the Glenwood 
Springs City Council, as well as serving two years as the city's mayor. 
He was also involved in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Elks Lodge, 
and the Kiwanis Club. When not working in the community, Ojay enjoyed 
fishing, hunting, and area athletics.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Ojay Worrell before this 
Congress and this nation. His hard work, enthusiasm, and leadership in 
the community will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to 
Ojay's family and friends as they mourn his loss.

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