[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 75 (Thursday, June 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1105]
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                  HONORING ROBERTA AND ORVILLE TONSING

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 1998

  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Orville and Roberta Tonsing, owners of Holyoke Cleaners, for their 
business excellence and commitment to public service. Holyoke Cleaners 
has been operating successfully in Holyoke, Colorado for many years, 
and been a genuine asset to the community.
  In addition to running their business, the Tonsings have donated many 
dollars and countless hours to their community. Roberta has served on 
the City Council since 1985, and also lent her time to several town 
boards including the Variance Board, Cemetery Board, Housing Authority 
Board, Tree Board and Library Board. Orville, too, has been active, 
serving on the Holyoke Volunteer Fire Department and the Rural Fire 
Board. In addition, Orville also heads up ``BeCause,'' a group of 
residents helping other residents in times of need.
  It is for these reasons I happily rise today to honor Orville and 
Roberta Tonsing, and hold them up in the House, and to all Americans, 
as a shining example of the best of America's businesses. They 
exemplify the industrious spirit, can-do attitude, and community 
involvement that made America great.

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