[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20677]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND TETREAULT

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 4, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay tribute to Raymond Tetreault, a dedicated gardener from Delta, 
Colorado. Raymond is responsible for creating beautiful landscapes and 
scenic floral displays throughout the streets of Delta and I would like 
to join my colleagues here today before this body of Congress and this 
nation in recognizing his service to the Delta community.
  Raymond grew up in New Bedford, Massachusetts and moved to Colorado 
to look for work in 1976. He loved gardening as a child and took 
related classes from Front Range Community College before working 
fourteen years at the Pinehurst Country Club. After Pinehurst Raymond, 
who identifies himself as an amateur naturalist, became the Delta city 
gardener in 2003. Raymond prides himself on making sure that every 
flowerbed is a knockout. He insures that each flowerbed is comprised of 
a mix of annuals and perennials to produce colorful blooms all year 
round. His work can be seen in most local Delta parks, Main Street, the 
bike path between the Gunnison River and Gunnison River Drive, and the 
Delta County Historical Society Museum.
  Mr. Speaker, Raymond Tetreault is a dedicated, selfless person who 
has been a devoted public servant. He has developed intricate floral 
designs that color the streets of Delta reflecting the tremendous pride 
of its citizens. Raymond's enthusiasm and commitment to his craft 
certainly deserve the recognition of this body of Congress and this 
nation. Thanks for all your service, Raymond, and keep up the good 
work!

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