[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11379]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO CONNIE DELANEY

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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 a heavy heart that I rise to pay 
tribute to the life and memory of Connie Delaney, who recently passed 
away at the age of eighty. I knew Connie and her family very well, and 
she was a devoted mother, a dear friend, and a beloved member of her 
Glenwood Springs, Colorado community. As her family and community mourn 
her passing, I believe it is appropriate to recognize the life of this 
exceptional woman before this body of Congress and this nation.
  In 1946 Connie married Robert Delaney and moved to Glenwood Springs 
and became an active member of her community. She dedicated most of her 
efforts to Valley View Hospital, accumulating over 8,000 hours of 
volunteer service. She was the hospital's auxiliary president in 1968, 
and again in 1983. Serving as the auxiliary's historian, she attended 
all of the hospitals functions, taking pictures at every event. She 
then spent many hours putting together scrapbooks that serve as a 
wonderful history of the hospital. She was always willing to help out 
in any way she could, with open arms and a beautiful smile.
  In recognition of Connie and her husband Robert's extensive community 
involvement, the Colorado Mountain College honored them during the 
College's prestigious Calaway Honor Series reception. Above all of her 
achievements, Connie was most devoted to Robert, sons Rob and Ralph, 
and daughter Diane.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation to pay tribute to the life and memory of Connie Delaney. I 
am proud to have known such a great woman who enriched the lives of her 
family and community. My heart goes out to her family, friends, and 
Glenwood Springs community during this difficult time of bereavement. 
Connie, we will miss you.

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