Marvin L. Meyers

Today I had the pleasure of taking Mr. Meyer's portrait for a newspaper article - I was so impressed with all his work as the Legislative Chairman at United Veterans Committee of Colorado, as well as his tenure with the Department of Institutions.  Mr. Meyer's dedication reduced the institutional population by 25% in a five-year period while Colorado experienced growth of 11%, promoted institutional reforms and deinstitutionalization, and helped to establish 110 agencies in the community to provide residential and day services for people with mental retardation of all ages. He also served as a consultant to public and private non-profit agencies throughout the west and mid-west in matters relating to program development, administration and management. He initiated Colorado’s first comprehensive community-centered program for the individuals with mental retardation. 

And he asked me to dance.