[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29837]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO HELEN PACE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
hardworking woman from my district. Helen Pace has recently retired 
from Berthod Motors in Glenwood Springs, Colorado after 38 years of 
service. I join with my colleagues here today in recognizing Helen's 
dedication and continuous service before this body of Congress.
  Helen first started working for Berthod Motors back on October 15, 
1965. Back then, Louie and Aline Berthod were the owners of this 
Glenwood Springs automotive landmark, which was then located in the 
Tamarack Building on the corner of 10th and Grand Avenue.
  Along with her husband Cecil, Helen has played a significant role in 
establishing the Berthod Motors tradition. Cecil began employment with 
Berthod in the equipment division back in 1957 and went to work 
alongside his wife Helen from 1965 until his own retirement in 1994. 
Helen's career at Berthod began as a warranty clerk, eventually taking 
over accounts receivable and becoming office manager. Together, Cecil 
and Helen Pace devoted nearly 75 years of continuous service and 
commitment to the customers of Berthod Motors. In retirement, Helen 
plans to make good use of her new Buick Century, already planning a 
road trip with her husband in the car that she received as a retirement 
gift.
  Mr. Speaker, it is increasingly rare these days that one person would 
spend close to 40 years devoted to a job they loved. Helen Pace has 
committed the last 38 years of her life serving the customers of 
Berthod Motors, a commitment that should not go unrecognized. I join 
with my colleagues here today in wishing Helen and her husband Cecil 
joy in their well-deserved retirement.

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