[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12388]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO KELLY WILSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Kelly Wilson and thank him for his exceptional 
contributions to his community and the State of Colorado as a Montezuma 
County Commissioner. A two-term commissioner, he will always be 
remembered as a dedicated public servant and leader of his community. 
As Kelly celebrates his retirement, let it be known that he leaves 
behind a terrific legacy of commitment and service to the people of 
Montezuma County and the State of Colorado.
  Kelly comes from a family with a rich history of political activism. 
His grandfather served as a county treasurer for fourteen years, his 
uncle as a county assessor, his father as a party chairman, and his 
sister was State Senator Jim Isgar's campaign manager and a former 
employee of Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell. During his time as a 
commissioner Kelly has been very involved with the Canyon of the 
Ancients National Monument and helped to develop the comprehensive land 
code for the county. He also helped make the unpopular yet important 
decision to move the county fair in order to fight the Mesa Verde fire 
of 2000. Kelly plans to stay active in his community after his term, as 
well as working on the sixty-five acre farm he shares with his sister.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Commissioner Kelly Wilson 
before this body of Congress and this nation, and to congratulate him 
on an outstanding career of public service. His selfless dedication to 
his community and the people of Colorado as a Montezuma County 
Commissioner is truly remarkable. I wish him and his wife Diane all the 
best in their future endeavors. Thanks for your service.

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