[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23451]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO DORA VALDEZ

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dora Valdez, 
a dedicated employee of Delta County, CO who was recently honored for 
25 years of impeccable service with the County. Dora is a responsible 
employee who engenders the trust of everyone she encounters, and it is 
an honor to recognize her many years of service to her community before 
this body of Congress and this Nation.
  Dora was born and raised in Delta and has been an active member of 
her community her entire life. She has worked with four county clerks 
and managed all areas within that domain including motor vehicles, 
recording, election, cashier, and birth and marriage license 
departments. Dora is bilingual and aides many members of the Spanish 
community by translating for other offices. Dora enjoys her work, and 
has helped to many citizens in times of need.
  Mr. Speaker, Dora Valdez has spent 25 years serving her local 
government in Delta County. Her dedication to her community is highly 
commendable and I am honored to recognize her many years of service 
before this body of Congress and this Nation. Thank you for all your 
hard work, Dora, and I wish you, and your family all the best in your 
future endeavors.

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