[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 71 (Friday, June 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E929-E930]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO HILLTOP--50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to the Hilltop Community Resources Inc., an organization 
that provides a range of invaluable services to the residents of Mesa 
County who are in need of special assistance and care, as they 
celebrate their 50th birthday. In recognition of this tremendous 
landmark and Hilltop's considerable efforts to improve life for those 
who are less fortunate, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this 
tremendous organization.
  Hilltop originated as the Mesa County Society for Crippled Children 
and Adults in 1950, offering outpatient services for people with 
disabilities. In the time since, Hilltop has incorporated a number of 
helpful services to assist its patients with their ailments and needs. 
Hilltop creates independent living communities that provide care and 
comfort for their citizens and offer the Elder Care/Assisted Living 
program that ensures elderly residents the opportunity to stay active 
in their daily lifestyle with

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the assistance of the Hilltop staff. In all, Hilltop can be credited 
with helping over 12,000 Mesa County residents a year.
  One notable person who has had a dramatic impact on the success of 
Hilltop is its current Chief Executive Officer, Sally Schaefer. Sally 
has been the driving force behind Hilltop's dedicated effort to put 
forth a helping hand to needy citizens in the Grand Valley for nearly 
two decades. She has initiated numerous outreach programs and, most 
notably, created a 158-unit retirement and assisted living facility. 
Ms. Schaefer's care and compassion for those in need of assistance is 
evident in the effort she has put forth during her career at Hilltop. 
Her hard work and dedication are emblematic of the role that Hilltop 
plays in the Grand Junction community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a wonderful privilege and honor to salute the 50th 
anniversary of Hilltop Community Resources Inc. I am proud to represent 
a district that has an organization of this stature within its 
boundaries. The invaluable services that Hilltop provides bring joy and 
dignity to the lives of the less fortunate, offering them hope and 
putting a smile on their face.

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