[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3511]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO PETE DAGUERRE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privilege to take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to Pete Daguerre, a remarkable woman who has 
overcome great obstacles in her life to serve her community. Pete, a 
resident of Montrose, Colorado, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 
over forty years ago, but despite the effects of this debilitating 
disease, she has thrived as a successful writer and public servant. I 
would like to take this opportunity to recognize her accomplishments 
and her strength to overcome difficult obstacles before this body of 
Congress and this nation today.
   Pete was already an accomplished writer before she was diagnosed 
with MS. Refusing to remain idle as the effects of the disease began to 
set in, she instead concentrated on her writing as a means of coping 
with the disease. Pete has spent over twenty years writing columns for 
the Montrose Daily Press that serve to inform its readership of 
activities in not only her nursing home but in other homes around the 
community. In addition to her writing, she has remained active in 
public service, and continues to volunteer her time for the greater 
good of her community. Pete served as the Ouray County public treasurer 
for six years, and is now vice-president of the residency council at 
the San Juan Living Center.
  Mr. Speaker, it is quite clear that Pete Daguerre is a person of 
unparalleled dedication and commitment to her life-long pursuit of 
writing and serving her community as a public servant. Pete's love of 
writing and positive attitude throughout her life serves as an 
inspiration to all, and it is my special honor to thank her for her 
service to her community before this body of Congress and this nation 
today.-

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