[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 22]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 30873]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO BOB BOWERS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to the life of Bob Bowers who passed away 
recently at the age of 74. Bob was a pillar of the Alamosa, Colorado 
community, and as his family mourns their loss, I think it is 
appropriate that we remember his life and celebrate his contributions 
to our nation today.
   Bob was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1929. As a young man, 
Bob answered our nation's call to duty and joined the United States Air 
Force, where he served honorably before moving to Colorado. Bob served 
the state of Colorado for 25 years as a Health Inspector for the 
Colorado Department of Health. He married his wife Jo in 1948; they 
were married for 55 years.
   Bob was very active in the Alamosa community. He was a volunteer for 
4-H, the Boys and Girls Club, Share Colorado, the American Legion and 
the Alamosa Senior Citizens Center. Bob also served as a Boy Scout 
leader, where he passed along his outdoors skills, knowledge and morals 
to young people. Each year, Bob spent his winter holidays volunteering 
as Santa Clause for charitable organizations throughout the San Luis 
Valley. Bob was truly dedicated to bettering the lives of the citizens 
of Alamosa and many people there are better off as the result of his 
contributions.
   Mr. Speaker, the dedication and selflessness that Bob Bowers has 
shown is certainly worthy of recognition before this body of Congress. 
It is my privilege to pay tribute to him for his contributions to the 
State of Colorado and our nation. I would like to extend my thoughts 
and deepest sympathies to Bob's family and friends during this 
difficult time.

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