[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16940]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO RUDY ARGUELLO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to rise and pay tribute 
to Rodolfo ``Rudy'' Arguello of San Pedro, Colorado. Rudy has shown 
tremendous dedication and commitment to the citizens of our country. I 
commend his service in our military, and I would like to join my 
colleagues in congratulating him on his recent appointment to the 
Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs.
  A native of San Acacio, Colorado, Rudy began his military service 
when he joined the Air Force in 1956. His military career included 
working as a linguist, a teacher, and an intelligence officer. He 
served our country in Vietnam, and retired from active service in 1979 
as a captain.
  However, his retirement from the Air Force did not mark the end of 
his career in the military. Wishing to continue to serve this nation, 
he joined the Veterans Affairs and went on to work as an administrator 
at the Fort Lyon veteran's hospital, a deputy director for the 
Department of Defense, and a manager of a modernization project at Fort 
Carson. Throughout his military career, he took time to further his 
education, receiving a bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree. With 
his extensive experience, Rudy is a perfect candidate for the Colorado 
Board of Veterans Affairs.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to thank Rudy for his service to this 
nation and to congratulate him on his appointment to the Colorado Board 
of Veterans Affairs. Rudy stands out for his efforts in answering the 
call to serve his nation. He is a very loyal citizen and a solid family 
man and is a true pillar of his community. I thank him for his service 
and wish him and his wife Casey all the best in their future endeavors.

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