[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 39 (Thursday, March 22, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E440-E441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SURFACE CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 22, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to honor a 
group of women who, for 50 years have been supporting the conservative 
concept of government, while educating their members on the importance 
of being an informed voter.

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  In November of 1951, some 51 charter members formed the Surface Creek 
Republican Women in Delta, Colorado. At the time they were considered 
the ``last frontier'' in Western Colorado. The original members were 
inspired by Republican women who secured the women's right to vote. 
During election years, candidates running for state, county and local 
officials speak to the club. They also spend time working on 
fundraisers for activities and to support campaign efforts.
  Surface Creek Republican Women, since the organization's inception 
have supported the U.S. Constitution by always staying in touch with 
their elected officials in Congress. The Surface Creek Republican 
Women's Platform has always been to ``Join our State and National Party 
in their commitment to equal opportunity for all human beings without 
discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color or sex.'' They also 
believe that the proper role of Government is to protect equal rights--
not provide equal rights. They have received many awards for the 
efforts of its members and many have held positions with the Colorado 
Federation of Republican Women as well as positions through out the 
state.
  Mr. Speaker, the Surface Creek Republican Women's club continues to 
be a prominent influence in the community. They have helped numerous 
candidates, informing Coloradoans about issues and candidates for the 
last five decades. This group of women is very patriotic and has done a 
lot for the citizens of western Colorado. That is why I would like to 
take a moment and wish them a happy 50th anniversary and good luck in 
the future.

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