[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 58 (Monday, May 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E808]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               STERLING, COLORADO IS A HIGH QUALITY CITY

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 11, 1998

  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize 
the hard-working people that live, work and recreate in Sterling, 
Colorado. Sterling is the center of economic activity, professional 
services and recreation of Northeastern Colorado. The City is situated 
two hours northeast of Denver, on the South Platte River. With a 
population of 11,000, the county of seat of Logan County boasts a good 
environment, and a strong, safe community. The community enjoys modern 
telecommunications technology, and a solid infrastructure. Sterling is 
easily accessible by plane, rail, and car. Located off of I-76, the 
City is the hub activity in northeast Colorado. With a regional medical 
center, and a fully accredited junior college, Sterling provides valued 
medical and educational services to thousands of my constituents.
  Recreational opportunities add to the high quality of life in this 
admirable community, including public and private golf courses, 
reservoirs, parks and portions of the Pawnee National Grasslands. Logan 
County contains rural farms which provide a good environment for people 
and wildlife alike.
  Sterling was recently named one of 30 finalists for the All-American 
City Award. Representatives from the community will appear before a 
panel in Mobile, Alabama in June to highlight the reasons why Sterling 
deserves such an award. The National Civic League and Allstate 
Insurance Co., present the award each year to ten outstanding 
communities around the nation. Such recognition recognizes the western 
spirit and strong values that bind this community together. Good 
schools, good services, and a good environment make Sterling ideal for 
new businesses and economic growth. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to serve 
those that live in and around Sterling, Colorado.

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