[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 54 (Thursday, April 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E640]
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                          HONORING HAROLD ELAM

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to honor a 
pillar of the Grand Junction community. Harold Elam is one of the 
leading citizens of Western Colorado. Throughout his life, Harold has 
made the Western Colorado a better place to live. For that, I would 
like this body to pay tribute to him.
  Harold currently owns Elam Construction, which has been a business 
staple in Western Colorado for a very long time. Under Harold's 
leadership, the company has been very civic minded, both on a local and 
state level. Elam Construction has helped out numerous citizens and 
organizations in Grand Junction and throughout the State of Colorado. 
``Harold is so generous that he has made the local area and the state a 
better place to live,'' said Caroline Suplizio, a friend of Harold's 
and a leader in the community herself.
  Harold gives generously to a number of important organizations, like 
Mesa County School District 51, Mesa State College, Canyon View Park 
and the Grand Junction Symphony. He sponsors wonderful events such as 
the Elam Symphony Classic as well as the Elam Tennis Classic.
  Harold has been the recipient of many awards, including the 1999 
National Award for Community Involvement, and the ``Quality in 
Construction Award'' given by NAPA. He has also been named the honorary 
Conductor of the year for his outstanding philanthropic contribution to 
the community symphony and the State of Colorado. This year, the Grand 
Junction Symphony is honoring Harold as the ``Philanthropist of the 
Year''. A fitting tribute to an outstanding man.
  Mr. Speaker, Harold Elam has been an incredibly generous member of 
our community. His generosity has been a tremendous boon and for that I 
would like to recognize him and thank him with this Congressional 
Tribute.
  Harold, your community, state and nation are proud of you, and we're 
all grateful for generosity, service and positive leadership.

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