[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14917]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             PAYING TRIBUTE TO REGINALD AND BEVERLY GRAHAM

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 7, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Reginald and 
Beverly Graham of Durango, Colorado, and their tireless dedication 
toward educating our youth. ``Reg'' and ``Bev,'' as they are 
affectionately known, have committed to Fort Lewis College as 
contributing members of the academic community for many years, and I 
think it is appropriate to highlight their efforts before this body of 
Congress and this nation today.
  Reg and Bev have dedicated their lives to our youth's education. At 
Fort Lewis College, Reg taught as a professor in business and Bev 
taught as a specialist in learning and writing. In addition to her time 
teaching higher education, Bev also taught music at the elementary and 
middle levels. Fort Lewis College has always been important to Reg and 
Bev, and now that they are retired from teaching, it still remains 
special. Recently, in order to better Fort Lewis College, they donated 
to endow a chair in the business department. This provides one source 
of funding to staff educational positions in the business department.
  Reg and Bev are committed to the community beyond the walls of the 
classroom. Jumping at an opportunity to take part in the public 
education and positively impact students prior to college, Reg chaired 
the committee for school improvement in the Durango School District. 
Reg's additional dedication to the community is apparent through his 
work as a member of Kiwanis and as a planner of Meals on Wheels for the 
First United Methodist Church. Bev is a member of Phi Delta Kappa and 
active in both the Methodist Church Choir and Durango Society.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to honor Reg and Bev Graham before 
this body of Congress and this nation today. Reg and Bev are 
establishing a legacy that reflects their commitment to excellence in 
education at Fort Lewis College. I praise Reg and Bev for their 
dedication to education as seen through their work as faculty members 
and their continued support of Fort Lewis College. I wish them the best 
in their future endeavors.

                          ____________________