[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15169]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO DENNIS ROSS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 12, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute to Dennis 
Ross and thank him for his work as Acting Director with the Grand 
Junction Department of Social Security. His years of commitment and 
dedication as a public servant is certainly commendable and worthy of 
recognition before this body of Congress and this nation today. Along 
with my fellow Coloradans, I am grateful for all that he has 
accomplished during his years of service.
  Dennis started his public service in immigration in New York City. He 
then transferred to the Social Security Office, which eventually 
brought him to Colorado and currently to Grand Junction. During my 
tenure in the United States Congress, Dennis has provided exceptional 
service to constituents of the 3rd Congressional District of Colorado. 
Dennis worked hard to ensure that inquiries on behalf of the citizens 
submitted to the Social Security Administration were addressed in a 
timely manner. David routinely demonstrated a willingness to assist 
beyond the standard response, showing a genuine concern for the 
constituent while upholding the policies of the Social Security 
Administration.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that David has been an invaluable resource 
to the state of Colorado. It is my honor to recognize his service and 
dedication before this body of Congress and this nation. I am grateful 
for the opportunity to work with devoted public servants like Dennis. 
On behalf of the citizens that have benefited from the hard work and 
commitment he has given to the Social Security Office and constituents 
it serves, I extend my appreciation for his years of enthusiastic 
service.

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