Bob Schaffer: “as author of this bill, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support H.R. 5308, a bill designating the facility of the…”

“as author of this bill, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support H.R. 5308, a bill designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 South Howes Street in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the ``Barney Apodaca Post Office.'' Barney Apodaca is a native Coloradoan who embodies the determination, perseverance and courage that makes our nation great. Born with mental retardation, Barney would not allow his disability to prevent him from achieving success. In 1974, he began participating in the Special Olympics. Since then, he has won over 30 medals for his outstanding performance in a variety of track and field events. In recent years, Barney has selflessly raised money for a host of charitable causes including Northern Colorado Youth Hockey, the Poudre Valley Hospital, AIDS Walk Colorado, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the American Cancer Society. As an avid bowler, he has used his skill in the sport to raise money for many of these organizations, as well as for individuals with special needs. Although Barney has no direct ties to any of these organizations, he spends countless hours engaging in charity work because he wants to serve those in need. When asked which group he favors, Barney's response is ``all of them.'' Beloved by his community, Barney has been named the ``Best Local Personality'' by the Fort Collins Coloradoan. He has also been presented with two achievement awards for his outstanding service to the City of Ft.…”