[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9601]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       PAYING TRIBUTE TO ED WARD

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 13, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to pay 
tribute to the life and memory of Edwin ``Ed'' Ward of Durango, 
Colorado who passed away recently at the age of eighty-nine. Ed lived a 
full life as a devoted family man and beloved member of his community. 
As his family mourns his loss, I believe it is appropriate to remember 
Ed and the many contributions he made to his community and state.
  Born and raised in Delta, Colorado, Ed spent twenty-three years 
working with power companies helping to maintain the generating 
stations and their infrastructure in Western Colorado. Ed represented 
his fellow employees as an elected union representative for Local 57 of 
the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Upon his 
retirement in 1976, Ed dedicated his efforts to numerous civic 
organizations in his Durango community. He was active in the Animas 
Valley Grange, Pomona Grange, and Durango Elks Lodge. He also served 
for ten years on the board of directors of Animas Water Company, and on 
the board of the Animas Mosquito Control District Board. Ed was also a 
member of the La Plata County Fair Board and the Fair Grounds 
Commission.
  Mr. Speaker, we are all terribly saddened by the loss of Edwin Ward, 
and I am deeply honored to bring his life to the attention of this body 
of Congress and this nation. My heart goes out to his family during 
this difficult time of bereavement.

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