[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 14 (Tuesday, February 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, ALPINE BANK

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
the 1999 Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year, 
Alpine Bank.
  Alpine Bank opened its first facility in Mesa County in 1992. With a 
focus on giving back to the community, it did not take long for this 
bank to become recognized as a leading corporate citizen. Among the 
organizations that the bank has contributed time and money to are: the 
American Heart Association, March of Dimes, Rocky Mountain Elk 
Foundation, Lion's Club, Rotary, Museum of Western Colorado, Club 20 
Mesa County Land Trust Alliance, Mesa County Homebuilders, Young Life, 
Crime Stoppers, Ducks Unlimited, League of Women Voters, Western 
Colorado Arts Center, the Grand Junction Chamber, Habitat for Humanity, 
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, American Lung Association, Salvation Army, 
Mesa County Library, Western Slope Center for Children, Junior Service 
League, Western Colorado Botanical Society and the grand Junction 
Symphony.
  In addition to this long list of involvement, Alpine Bank has taken 
great interest in helping Grand Junction schools. Through the Classroom 
Credits program, Alpine Bank has donated over $45,000 to the Mesa 
County Business Education Foundation for the last two years. Along with 
Classroom Credits, Alpine Bank has found a way to reward students who 
received excellent grades with the ``Pay for As'' program. Most 
recently, the bank has pursued plans to build an ice skating rink. To 
encourage bank employees to help out in the community, the bank has 
started providing paid time off for those who wish to become involved 
in the community.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like to offer this tribute 
to the Alpine Bank. A business that is worthy of thanks and praise for 
unparalleled commitment to the community.

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