[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3487]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO GARY SPINKELINK

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my good 
friend Gary Spinkelink, who passed away February 24, 2008.
  Mr. Spinkelink was born May 1, 1939, in Orange City, Iowa, and had 
been a resident of the Boulder City community for over 43 years. He 
graduated from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and moved to Nevada 
with his wife Judy of over 47 years, to pursue a career in civil 
engineering. He retired in 2003 from Pentacore Engineering after being 
a partner in the firm for 11 years where he was the director of all 
administrative processes. Gary also had administrative control of all 
personnel within the corporation. He served for many years as a panel 
member on the Congressional Academy Selection Committee. Some of Gary's 
hobbies included off-road quad driving, snowmobiling, and fishing at 
his Utah cabin. He also spent a majority of his time with his six 
grandchildren attending their many various functions and sporting 
events.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and legacy of my friend 
Gary Spinkelink. His work and dedication to the Boulder City community 
was commendable and enriched countless lives. Mr. Spinkelink was a 
great force throughout the community and will be profoundly missed.

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