[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1444]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             ACKNOWLEDGING THE SERVICE OF ELAINE T. VALENTE

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 2, 2005

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge an 
important leader in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area. Ms. Elaine 
Valente, outgoing Commissioner for Adams County, will be leaving her 
post after 16 years of dedicated service.
  Commissioner Valente was born and raised in Adams County. She and her 
husband Larry own the successful Valente's Deli, are proud parents of 
two accomplished children, and are passionate community activists.
  Elaine's interest in her community began long before assuming her 
role as County Commissioner. She severed on the Adams County Planning 
Commission, the City of Westminster Urban Renewal Authority, the 
Westminster Planning Commission, the Citizen's Evaluation for Retention 
of Judges, and the School District 50 Superintendent's Parent Advisory 
Committee.
  That deep passion to give something back and to help improve the 
community in which she lives motivated her to run and win election as a 
County Commissioner in 1988. After her election, Elaine began a 
noteworthy carrier as a public official. Serving as Chairman of the 
commissioners, she took an interest in many issues affecting her 
constituency, helping pave the way for future county development and 
responsible economic achievement. Elaine's heartfelt desire for 
progress in the county she knew from birth allowed us all to bask in 
the results of her accomplished career.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Ms. Elaine 
Valente and in wishing her success in all her future endeavors. It has 
been a true privilege to work with such a remarkable public servant.

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