[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23402]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO LINDA VROOM

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise before 
this body of Congress and this nation today to pay tribute to the life 
and memory of a great citizen. Linda Vroom, who lived for many years in 
Aspen, Colorado, recently passed away. As her family and friends mourn 
Linda's passing, I would like to pay tribute to her memory here today.
  Linda had a noble spirit and was always willing to lend a helping 
hand to those in need. While in Mexico City during the earthquake of 
1985, Linda rescued an infant by jumping out of the third story of an 
apartment building. She was a talented artist who loved to sing and 
play the flute. Linda was also an avid biker, though her great passion 
was for fine wine and good food. Linda was known for helping countless 
people to educate themselves on these topics at both the Aspen Wine & 
Spirit and the Cooking School of Aspen. For the past two years, Linda 
pursued her love of wine by studying to become a sommelier.
  Mr. Speaker, Linda Vroom had a great passion for life, and she loved 
to share that passion with others. While Linda has passed on, her 
legacy will continue to live. I am honored to join with my colleagues 
in honoring Linda here today.

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