[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 29, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING GRAND JUNCTION CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, JAMIE HAMILTON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 29, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
the 1999 Grand Junction Citizen of the Year, my friend, Jamie Hamilton.
  A man that knows no end when it comes to serving his community, Jamie 
was awarded the Citizen of the Year award by the Grand Junction Chamber 
of Commerce. He has donated his time and talents to a list of over 
twenty-five community and state organizations. This past year alone 
Jamie served on the Grand Junction Park and Recreation Board, Community 
Hospital Board, Sober Grad Committee, Lions Club, Grand Junction 
Chamber of Commerce, JUCO and the Board of Trustees for the State 
Colleges of Colorado.
  Jamie and his wife, Debbie, share a dedication to the community that 
does not stop with boards and committees. After volunteering all of his 
time to these organizations, Jamie still finds time to coach little 
league baseball and baseball clinics for area youths.
  He leads by example, never asking an employee to do something that he 
would not do himself. This outstanding leadership and dedication is a 
leading factor in the success of Home Loan Insurance where Jamie is the 
CEO and President.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like to offer this tribute 
to a great community leader and a good personal friend, Jamie Hamilton, 
in honor of receiving the 1999 Grand Junction Citizen of the Year 
Award. The Grand Junction community owes him a debt of gratitude for 
his leadership and selfless service.

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