[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 22]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 30881]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO PAT ELSBERRY

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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 great pride that I rise today to 
pay tribute to a devoted patriot from Denver, Colorado. Pat Elsberry is 
a great citizen who works to inspire America's youth to become involved 
with the American legion. Her enthusiasm permeates through the 
community as she passes her knowledge of the military and veteran's 
issues to her fellow Coloradans. I would like to join my colleagues 
here today in recognizing her tremendous contributions to the Denver 
community.
   Each day, Pat proudly flies an American flag above her home. In 
Pat's garage, she displays scores of pictures, flags, articles and 
other memorabilia from the Korean War. Each keepsake is illustrative of 
Pat's patriotism and deep love for our country. During the Korean 
conflict, Pat answered our country's call to duty and honorably served 
in the Army for four years.
   Pat has held the position of Commander of American Legion Post 37 
for the past three years. In that time, membership numbers have soared 
from 40 to more than 160. Under Pat's guidance, the American Legion 
visits various schools in the area to talk about previous wars and what 
it means to be a veteran and serve our nation in the armed forces.
   Mr. Speaker, Pat Elsberry is a dedicated individual who enriches the 
lives of her fellow Americans by educating them on the history of our 
country. Pat has encouraged the support of our American servicemen and 
women through her compassionate speeches and leadership. Pat's 
enthusiasm and selfless service to those in the Denver community, and 
this nation, certainly deserve the recognition of this body of 
Congress.

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