[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7095]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROB FAIRBANK

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity and 
pay tribute to Rob Fairbank and thank him for his commitment to serving 
the people of Colorado as a three-term member of the Colorado House of 
Representatives. Rob will always be remembered for the leadership and 
guidance he has provided for his district, and as he celebrates his 
retirement, let it be known that he leaves behind an outstanding legacy 
of commitment to the people of Colorado and the Colorado General 
Assembly.
  Rob was elected to serve the people of Jefferson County in 1998 based 
on his common sense approach to government and his previous political 
experience. From 1995 through 1997, he served as Political Director for 
the Colorado Republican Committee; he served as campaign manager for 
Bill Owens for Treasurer in 1993 and 1994; served as Program Director 
for the Independence Institute from 1991 to 1993; and was the Deputy 
Political Director of the Colorado Republican Committee from 1989 to 
1991.
  Rob's current service in the State House includes serving as Majority 
Caucus Chair and Vice Chair for the Finance Committee. He is also a 
member of the Appropriations Committee; Legislative Council Committee; 
and State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee. Some of the honors 
he has received for his significant accomplishments while serving in 
the House include the Jeffco Coalition of Chambers 1999 Champion of 
Enterprise award; the CACI Friend of Business award in 1999 and 2000; 
and the National Federation of Independent Businesses Guardian of Small 
Business award in 2000.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to State Representative Rob 
Fairbanks for his selfless efforts of public service in the Colorado 
General Assembly. Rob is not afraid to stand up for what he believes 
in, and he works tirelessly to better his Jefferson County community 
and the State of Colorado. I would like to extend my congratulations on 
Rob's retirement and wish him and his wife Mary Ann the best in their 
future endeavors.

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