[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15651]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO SANDY AND BUTCH LONGMORE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise to pay tribute to 
Butch and Sandy Longmore of Montrose, Colorado. For many years, they 
have been taking foster children into their home and providing a 
positive influence in the foster children's lives. As foster parents, 
they have shown tremendous compassion and commitment to the Montrose 
youth. I am honored to acknowledge this exceptional couple before this 
body of Congress and this nation today.
  Over the last twenty-two years, the Longmores have taken in over 150 
foster children. Depending on the circumstances, the foster child stays 
for a period ranging from a week to several months. In seven different 
cases, the Longmores have adopted one of the children they were 
temporarily housing. In addition to their seven adopted children, the 
Longmores have four children of their own. In recognition of their 
efforts, the Colorado State Foster Parent Association recently honored 
the Longmores as the May recipients of the Colorado Foster Parents of 
the Month. Butch and Sandy are compassionate and caring individuals 
that obviously take great interest in providing care to young 
individuals that have difficult situations to overcome.
  Mr. Speaker, Butch and Sandy Longmore have truly distinguished 
themselves as outstanding individuals. They understand the community's 
commitment to raising the next generation of citizens, and, in assuming 
that responsibility, have positively changed foster children's lives. I 
thank Butch and Sandy for their hard work and dedication and I wish 
them the all the best in their future endeavors.

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