[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 59 (Tuesday, May 12, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H3074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO STERLING, COLORADO

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Bob Schaefer) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize 
the hardworking people that live, work, and recreate in Sterling, 
Colorado. Sterling is the center of economic activity, professional 
services, and recreation for northeastern Colorado. The city is 
situated 2 hours northeast of Denver on the South Platte River. With a 
population of 11,000, the county 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 I-
76, the city is the hub of 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 and a vibrant agricultural economy.
  Mr. Speaker, Sterling was recently named one of 30 finalists for the 
All-American City Award. Representatives from the community will appear 
soon 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 Company present the award each year to 10 
outstanding communities around the Nation. Such recognition exemplifies 
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 of those that live in and around Sterling, 
Colorado.

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