[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23256]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO KAREN PAULSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 7, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize an outstanding 
individual who for many years has selflessly served the interests of 
the people of my Congressional District and the State of Colorado. 
Karen Paulson has served as my Executive Assistant and Office Manager 
since 1998, and I am proud to bring attention to her accomplishments 
here today before this body of Congress and this Nation.
  Karen has been an unwavering servant to Colorado for many years. She 
began her career of public service as the Clerk of the Colorado State 
House of Representatives, where Karen took on the administrative 
responsibilities of the Colorado General Assembly. Her duties there led 
to a position as the Executive Assistant to the Colorado Republican 
Party, where she was instrumental in efforts to recruit high quality 
candidates for public office in Colorado. In 1992, Karen served as the 
Executive Assistant to the Majority Leader of the Colorado House of 
Representatives, cultivating close working relationships with local, 
state, and federal officials.
  Karen's experience with policy and procedure made her a perfect 
candidate for Executive Assistant in my Washington, DC office. She is a 
soft-spoken, dependable, kind and intelligent individual whose work 
ethic is strong. Karen's diligent guidance and tireless commitment have 
really set the tone for my Washington office over the last six years.
  The adoring mother of two, Karen lovingly displays pictures of her 
sons Greg and Carl in her office, and beams with news of their latest 
exploits. Karen also serves as the ``den mother'' to her extended 
family--my Washington staff--always remembering their birthdays with a 
card, a cake and a smile. I cannot count the number of times that I 
have seen Karen go out of her way to brighten someone's day with a kind 
word or a sympathetic embrace. I have learned a lot in the twelve years 
since I first came to Congress, and Karen Paulson has demonstrated to 
me the true meaning of the phrase ``public servant.''
  Mr. Speaker, Karen Paulson is a consummate professional. However, far 
more important, she is a truly humble, caring and selfless person. Her 
work in my office, and her constant devotion to the people of our state 
of Colorado, is remarkable. I am truly honored to stand today before my 
colleagues and recognize the service of such a devoted friend. I want 
to personally thank Karen for her many years of hard work and her 
impact on my life. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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