[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19393]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO LEE ELWOOD GILLIS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Lee Elwood Gillis and thank him for his exceptional 
contributions to his community and the State of Colorado as the 
District 63 representative to the Colorado House of Representatives. A 
representative since 1981, Lee is a dedicated public servant and leader 
in his community and I am honored to recognize his accomplishments 
before this body of Congress and this Nation today.
  Lee was born in Texas and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 
business from West Texas State University before going on to serve in 
the Texas National Guard and the U.S. Army Rangers. He is a member of 
the National Federation of Independent Business and Director of the 
Heritage Savings and Loan from 1977 to the present. Lee began his 
public service career in 1980, when he was elected to the Colorado 
House of Representatives and subsequently reelected in 1982, 1984, 
1986, 1988, and 1990. Serving the people of Baca, Bent, and Otero 
County in District 63, Lee has long been an advocate of lowering 
property taxes on agricultural land, and establish an economic 
development office in Southeast Colorado. He served on the Game, Fish & 
Parks, Education, Appropriations, House Services, and Joint Budget 
Committees during his legislative career.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Lee Elwood Gillis has ceaselessly 
dedicated his time and efforts to serving his country and the people of 
Colorado as a State Representative. I am honored to bring his hard work 
and commitment to the attention of this body of Congress and this 
nation today. Thank you for all your service, Lee, and I wish you all 
the best in your future endeavors.

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