[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17374]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO FREDA POUNDSTONE

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2004

  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedicated 
and inspiring career of Freda Poundstone. Ms. Poundstone served as the 
first woman mayor of Greenwood Village, Colorado, and when her time as 
mayor came to an end, she continued to serve the community as a 
determined lobbyist for 36 years.
  During her career, Ms. Poundstone worked diligently to strengthen her 
community. Her actions as mayor proved that Ms. Poundstone truly acted 
to serve the public, and this contributed to her many accomplishments. 
She faced many challenges, but did not hesitate to speak her mind and 
fight for what she thought was right. Her successes did not stop after 
serving as mayor, rather Ms. Poundstone became the first woman contract 
lobbyist in Colorado and furthered her accomplishments to include 
advocating successfully for the passage of three Constitutional 
Amendments.
  Public officials who fulfill their duties with passion and allegiance 
as the former mayor did provide an excellent example of true public 
service. Ms. Poundstone's retirement from lobbying will not mean the 
end of her service however, as she intends to remain active.
  The contributions Ms. Poundstone has made to the Greenwood Village 
community have been invaluable, and she has truly helped to strengthen 
and develop the city into what it is today. I wish to thank her for her 
dedicated service and wish her the best of luck in her retirement.

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