[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28987]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       IN RECOGNITION OF RON MAY

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 31, 2007

  Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize State Senator 
Ron May and the contributions he has made to my hometown of Colorado 
Springs and the State of Colorado during his 27 years as a public 
servant. Senator May, who has honorably represented the 10th Senate 
District of Colorado since 2001, will officially step down today, 
Wednesday, October 31, 2007. A principled, capable legislator and a 
likeable, good-natured man, Senator May will be sincerely missed by 
those who served with him in the State Capital, including myself, and 
the residents of Colorado Springs.
  Senator May's lifelong dedication to public service began when he 
joined the Air Force in 1953. During his twenty-year military career, 
Senator May gained extensive knowledge in the areas of computer 
programming and technology. This training shaped his post-military 
career as he was a charter member of the United States Internet 
Council, and served on Colorado's Information Management Commission as 
well as the Multi-Use Network Service.
  In the State legislature, Senator May's technological expertise was 
invaluable, as was his dedication to transportation infrastructure. 
Senator May worked tirelessly to create funding within the budget that 
was devoted solely to Colorado roadways, an action that demonstrated 
his commitment to responsible government spending.
  Today I honor Senator May's selfless career and express my gratitude, 
as a resident of Colorado Springs, for the positive things he has done 
for our city, county, and State. He was a reliable vote for and a 
proponent of the conservative values upon which our country was 
founded. Although I am sad to see his public career come to an end, I 
know that we will continue to benefit from Senator May's legacy. I wish 
him and his wife, Onella, their fine children, and grandchildren, all 
the best in his new career and life.

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