[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22471]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            PAYING TRIBUTE TO LT. COL. (RET.) JAMES M. GRECO

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                          HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2006

  Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
retired Lieutenant Colonel James M. Greco of Canon City, Colorado--a 
beloved husband of 37 years, father of two, corrections official and 
veteran, who passed away on November 27th.
  It was a privilege to know Jim and I offer my deepest condolences to 
his family and friends.
  Jim was born in Pittsburgh and graduated from Immaculate Conception 
High School in Washington, PA. After graduation, Jim enlisted as a 
United States Marine and served in Vietnam in 1965.
  Jim earned his B.A. from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, an 
M.A. from Oklahoma City University, and an M.A. from the Army Command 
and General Staff College. He received an Army Reserve Commission in 
1974 and retired in 2004, after having served a decorated and 
distinguished military career.
  Jim worked as a corrections official with the Federal Bureau of 
Prisons for 25 years, holding various assignments throughout eight 
states.
  Prior to his death, he worked as a defense contractor and was 
scheduled to deploy to Africa later this month in support of ongoing 
military operations worldwide.
  But Jim will be remembered most as a kind and gentle soul, whose 
charisma and caring nature endeared him to his many friends and family 
members.
  Although Jim left us at far too young an age, he made the most of 
every day that he spent on this earth. We can all learn from his 
example.
  For his dedication, courage and service to our nation, he will be 
greatly missed. But he will live on in the memories of the many people 
whose lives he touched.
  May he rest in peace.

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