[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5977]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO DAVID P. SMITH

 Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, it is with great pleasure that I 
recognize a respected leader from Southwest Colorado, city attorney 
David P. Smith, of Durango, for his impeccable leadership and service. 
David retired on April 1, 2014, after a long and distinguished career.
  David is a consummate public servant, having served the city of 
Durango for 37 years. In his capacity as city attorney, David has 
served at the pleasure of 55 different city councilors. His tenure is 
the longest of any city attorney in the city of Durango's 133 year 
history.
  David's legal career, which began 45 years ago in general practice, 
is marked by his outstanding level of professionalism. David is 
recognized as a leader among legal professionals in Southwest Colorado, 
fostering cooperative relationships among community stakeholders and 
governmental entities.
  In service to his local community, David is committed to the 
advancement of high-quality education. David has served as a board 
member and president of the school board for the 9R School District, on 
the Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence, and on the advisory 
board for Animas High School.
  After full engagement and an integral role in shaping the future of 
Durango and Southern Colorado for decades, David is transitioning from 
his service as the city attorney to enter a well-deserved retirement. I 
am pleased to recognize David's extraordinary service to the city of 
Durango before the Senate today. I wish him all the best in his 
retirement; may the next phase of his life be equally as 
remarkable.

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