[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 23680-23681]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO ANDY FAUTHEREE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Andy Fautheree, a 
dedicated Veterans Service officer from Archuleta County, Colorado. He 
has made a difference in the lives of Colorado veterans and I have the 
privilege of standing before this body of Congress and this Nation to 
recognize his impeccable record of service.
  Andy began working for the veterans service three years ago, and in 
that short time has made numerous strides in improving the lives of 
veterans in Archuleta County. He has increased the number of enrolled 
veterans receiving compensation and pension claims from 750 to 1,300 
and has streamlined many of the procedural hassles of paperwork by 
entering the data in computer programs that are now utilized throughout 
the state. Andy helps veterans to go after lost medals, acquire life 
and health insurance, education benefits, and income-based pensions. 
For his efforts Andy received the 2004 Outstanding Veterans Service 
Officer award from the Colorado Department of Veterans Affairs for his 
outstanding commitment and improved service to the veterans of 
Archuleta County.
  Mr. Speaker, Andy Fautheree has shown an amazing dedication in 
helping Colorado's veterans. He has improved the lives of members of 
his community and I am honored to recognize his accomplishments before 
this body of Congress and this Nation today. Keep up the good work, 
Andy, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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