[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19395]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO MICHELLE LAWRENCE

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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 Michelle Lawrence and thank her for her exceptional 
contributions to her community and the State of Colorado as a Jefferson 
County Commissioner. A two term commissioner, Michelle is a dedicated 
public servant and leader in her community, and I am honored to 
recognize her accomplishments before this body of Congress and this 
Nation today.
  Michelle is a Colorado native who has lived most of her life in 
Jefferson County. She is the co-owner of a Jefferson county business 
that had been in her family for over 48 years. Michelle served in the 
Colorado legislature from 1990 to 1994, and is a former member of the 
board of directors of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. She has been 
active in several local community organizations such as the Arvada 
Historical Society and the Arvada center for the Arts & Humanities and 
as a member of the Jeffco Transportation Task Force.
  After leaving the General Assembly, Michelle continued her exemplary 
public service record by serving as a Jefferson County commissioner. 
Currently she is the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and the Law 
Enforcement Authority Board. She also represents the county on the 
Rocky Flats Coalition of Local Governments and the Urban Drainage and 
Flood Control District Board. Michelle has been appointed as an 
alternate to the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the Jefferson 
Economic Council, and most recently the Intergovernmental Affairs 
Steering Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Michelle Lawrence has ceaselessly 
dedicated her time and efforts to serving her country and the people of 
Colorado as a Commissioner for Jefferson County. I am honored to bring 
her hard work and commitment to the attention of this body of Congress 
and this nation today. Thank you for all your service, Michelle, and I 
wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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