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“COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF JOEL ``JOE'' STEVENSON” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the in the House of Representatives section section on page H1079 on Feb. 9.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
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COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF JOEL ``JOE'' STEVENSON
(Mrs. BOEBERT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
Mrs. BOEBERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the life of Montezuma County commissioner, Joel ``Joe'' Stevenson. He will be remembered as a larger-than-life champion of rural Colorado who never wavered in his belief that the world needs more cowboys.
He was a rancher, a caring husband, a loving father, and a friend. Joe was a happy warrior, and his passion with a smile will continue to inspire me as I serve in Congress and generations to come. Joe devoted his life to the agriculture community where he served his neighbors as a brand inspector for the Colorado Department of Agriculture for 20 years.
Mr. Speaker, Joe's life of service has come to an end but his legacy will live on in Montezuma County and the Colorado agriculture community; and in his wife, Sheree; and his children, Colette, Chelsi, Mary Jo, Jodie, and Sam; and in his 7 grandchildren who affectionately called him ``Papa.''
Mr. Speaker, I take comfort knowing God's wraparound presence is surrounding Joe's family today and he has entered into the joy of his Lord. America needs more cowboys like my friend, Joe Stevenson, but I know that heaven just gained one.
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