[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 23101] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]TRIBUTE TO DICK SPROD ______ HON. SCOTT McINNIS of colorado in the house of representatives Tuesday, September 28, 1999 Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to recognize a man who has recently passed away. Mr. Dick Sprod died August 30th. He was born in Meeker, Colorado, in 1917 and lived there throughout most of his life. He graduated from the Meeker Public School system in 1935. He was drafted into the United States Army Air Corps six years later, in 1941, where he served for four years. He earned the rank of Master Sergeant as well as a bronze star during his time with the service. He married Angela Nassau in Grand Junction in 1946. Together they made their home on his family homestead and raised their family while ranching. They had three children and have since been blessed with six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. During his time as a rancher Mr. Sprod was an active member of the St. James' Episcopal Church, a member of the Meeker Snowmobile Club, the Rio Blanco Cattleman's Association, and also served for 21 years on the White River Electric Board. In addition to all of his responsibilities, Dick loved to travel and participated in the athletic pursuits of all of his children and grandchildren. Most recently, he was an avid supporter of his granddaughter's involvement in basketball at Mesa State College. Dick Sprod will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was an important part of the ranching community and his community of Meeker as a whole. He will be remembered for many years to come.