[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11563]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN KLOMP

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 3, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to John Klomp and thank him for his dedication to Colorado 
as a two-term Pueblo County Commissioner. His dedication and tireless 
efforts have done much to ensure a promising future for his 
constituents. As John celebrates his retirement, let it be known that 
he leaves behind a terrific legacy of commitment to the people of 
Pueblo County and the State of Colorado.
  Before being elected county commissioner, John worked for thirty-four 
years in education, retiring in 1994 as Associate Superintendent of 
Pueblo School District 70. During his tenure as commissioner, John has 
worked hard on a vast array of issues, including welfare reform, county 
growth, educational and recreational programs for the county's youth, 
and law enforcement programs. A dedicated member of the community, John 
is also involved in several local organizations. He currently serves as 
the Chair for the Citizens' Advisory Commission for the Pueblo Chemical 
Dept for the Pueblo Area Council of Governments and for the Front-Range 
County Commissioners. He is also a board member of the Pueblo Chamber 
of Commerce, Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce, and Junior Achievement. 
In addition to his community involvement and work as commissioner, John 
is the Outdoor Editor for the Pueblo Chieftain Newspaper for which he 
writes a bi-monthly article.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that County Commissioner John Klomp has 
ceaselessly dedicated his time and efforts to serving his county and 
the people of Colorado as a County Commissioner for Pueblo County. I am 
honored to bring his hard work and commitment to the attention of this 
body of Congress and this nation today. Thank you for all your service, 
John, and I wish you and your wife Pat all the best in your future 
endeavors.

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