[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20032]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO RICHARD SHEEHAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Richard Sheehan and thank him for his exceptional 
contributions to his community and the State of Colorado as a Jefferson 
County Commissioner. A commissioner since 1999, Richard 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.
  As a resident of South Jeffco, Richard has a long history of 
educational and vocational training. He has earned his Masters in 
Business Administration, his Certified Public Accountant's license, 
national certification as a Public Finance Officer and his teacher's 
certification in Social Studies. Richard's rigorous academic background 
and passion for public service led him to serve in the Colorado State 
Auditor's office and teach social studies at Aurora Public Schools. 
Additionally Richard served as a financial officer for Arapahoe County 
and taught financial reporting in the MBA program at Regis University. 
In the private sector, Richard has been employed as a financial analyst 
in the corporate offices of the Pace Membership Warehouse. In 1999, 
Richard was elected as a Commissioner for Jefferson County, and he has 
proven himself to be a great asset to the citizens he represents. This 
year Richard will additionally serve as the Chairman Pro Tem of the 
Board and the Law Enforcement Authority.
  In addition to his work as a county commissioner, Richard also serves 
as the treasurer of Colorado Counties Inc., sits on the Denver Regional 
Council of Governments, the Jefferson Economic Council, and the State's 
Human Services Board. What little spare time that he has remaining is 
devoted to volunteer work for organizations such as the Governor's 
Place, and the Colorado Energy Science Center which promotes the use of 
renewable energy sources.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Richard Sheehan has ceaselessly 
dedicated his time and efforts to serving his country and the people of 
Colorado as a Jefferson County Commissioner. 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, Richard, and I wish 
you all the best in your future endeavors.

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