[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21385]
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                          EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

                      TRIBUTE TO VI AND OZZIE SIS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 4, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to stand before this body of 
Congress and this nation today to pay tribute to Vi and Ozzie Sis of 
Fruita, Colorado. This remarkable couple is being recognized by the 
City of Fruita for the hard work and dedication they have given to the 
community. As Vi and Ozzie receive this recognition, I am honored to 
speak of their contributions and accomplishments here today.
  Arriving in Fruita in 1985, these fine Coloradans quickly realized 
that they wanted to be involved in community activities. With a lot of 
hard work, the couple quickly became two of the area's best community 
servants. They helped bring a new Dinosaur Museum to Fruita, helped to 
establish a new civic center, and were instrumental in the creation of 
the Highway 340 corridor. In addition to these contributions, Vi spent 
over a decade on the Fruita City Council, serving several years as the 
Mayor Pro Tem.
  As Ozzie and Vi prepare for their move to Colorado Springs, they have 
begun to think about volunteering in their new town. Their friends 
claim that if something needs to be done, they will be more than happy 
to do it.
  Mr. Speaker, I join with my colleagues here today in applauding Vi 
and Ozzie's civic-mindedness and in recognizing their hard work on 
behalf of our community. This recognition to the couple for the work 
they do in their community is long overdue, and I am proud to bring 
their achievements to the attention of this body of Congress today. 
Congratulations and thanks again, Vi and Ozzie, for your many years of 
hard work on behalf of Fruita and the State of Colorado.

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