[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 4918]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO KEITH PROPST

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I rise today 
and pay tribute to the passing of a Colorado leader by the name, Keith 
Propst of Merino, Colorado. Keith dedicated his life to championing the 
causes of America's farmers and ranchers as the President of the 
Colorado Farm Bureau and I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize his life's accomplishments before this body of Congress and 
this nation.
  Keith began life on the family ranch, the Bar Three, which his family 
started in 1876. Eventually, he took over the ranch where he raised 
Simmental cows and grew various crops and later began serving his 
fellow farmers and ranchers in 1950 when he joined the Farm Bureau. The 
respect he developed among his peers led to his election to the 
Colorado Farm Bureau Board of Directors and eventually to the Bureau's 
presidency where Keith made positive and significant contributions to 
agriculture, water, and property rights. Guided by his character and 
common sense, he fought hard for what he believed in and also 
generously donated his time to the community through his role as a 4-H 
leader, Sunday school teacher, and youth group leader. I truly admired 
Keith for his willingness to stand up for the West, stand up for 
Colorado, and defend the Nation's farmers and ranchers, the stewards of 
America's bounty.
  Mr. Speaker, throughout his life, Keith pursued a course of honor and 
distinction and I am truly honored to stand before this body of 
Congress and this nation and recognize Keith's life and achievements. 
His dedication to family, friends, and the causes he championed 
deserves more than our recognition; it deserves our admiration. At this 
time of great loss, my thoughts and prayers are with Keith's family and 
friends. We will miss you, Keith.

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