[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20033]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHIEF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE CHARLES BUSS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress today 
to recognize Charles Buss for his exemplary service as Chief District 
Court Judge for Mesa County, Colorado. For over 27 years, Judge Buss 
has served the people of Mesa County, and Colorado, with honor and 
distinction. I would like to join my colleagues here today in 
recognizing his commitment and dedication to our justice system.
  Charles began his career as a private practice attorney before being 
appointed to the Mesa County Court by Governor Richard Lamm in 1977. In 
1987, he was appointed Chief Judge where he was responsible for 
overseeing the Twenty-First Judicial District's administrative, budget, 
and personnel decisions during a time when the local caseload more than 
doubled. Judge Buss was also instrumental in the modernization of the 
district by bringing computer automation to the court system, and 
encouraging the construction of a new Justice Center.
  As a community leader, Judge Buss served on the Colorado Juvenile 
Justice Council for 15 years. He was also a member of the Mesa County 
Partners' board and the Mesa County Community Corrections board. 
Currently, he is serving as a chairman of a court reform committee 
regarding dependency and neglect.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Judge Charles Buss before this 
body of Congress and this Nation today. Judge Buss was an excellent 
trial judge and his dedication to the people of Mesa County, Colorado 
and the Justice System will be missed. It is a great pleasure to 
recognize his efforts and I wish him all the best in his retirement.

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