[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11367]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO SHERI ROCHFORD

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 2, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay tribute to Sheri Rochford, a talented fundraiser and admissions 
councilor from Durango, Colorado. Sheri is a dedicated Fort Lewis 
College employee who has been helping to educate students in Colorado 
for twenty-six years. She is a benevolent and kind-hearted person who 
has been an asset to the Fort Lewis College community and I would like 
to join my colleagues here today in recognizing her tremendous service 
and dedication to higher education.
  Sheri's association with Fort Lewis College began when she was 
working her way through school doing odd jobs in the business school 
and the president's office on campus. She attributes her enthusiasm and 
commitment to Fort Lewis as a result of the initial encouragement she 
received from a college administrator. Since 1978, Sheri has had many 
roles at the college including Dean of Admission and Alumni 
Development, and Dean of Development and Alumni Relations. She will now 
become the Director of Foundation relations.
  Sheri has made a great contribution to Fort Lewis College that will 
inspire many future generations to pursue their education in Durango. 
During her tenure, she helped to almost double the college's 
enrollment, raised more than one million for the Alumni Association 
scholarships and communications programs, and played a key role in 
raising funds for both the Community Concert Hall and the Center of 
Southwest Studies. She is responsible for raising the Fort Lewis 
College Foundation's assets to more than 13 million dollars. Sheri is 
the past recipient of the Fort Lewis College outstanding Achievement 
Award, and the Durango Chamber of Commerce's prestigious Athena Award 
for outstanding women professionals. Sheri has also served on numerous 
national boards and councils for college admissions, the American 
College Testing Program, and collegiate records associations.
  Mr. Speaker, Sheri Rochford is a devoted individual who is actively 
involved in the education of our next generation of leaders. Sheri has 
demonstrated a love for Fort Lewis College that resonates in her 
compassionate and selfless service to the University Community. Sheri's 
enthusiasm and commitment certainly deserve the recognition of this 
body of Congress and this nation. Congratulations on your new job, 
Sheri, I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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