[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 64 (Thursday, May 10, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E772]
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                HONORING THE CITY OF MONTROSE, COLORADO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 10, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate the City of Montrose, Colorado on receiving the `Small 
Community of the Year' award from the Economic Developers' Council of 
Colorado. Montrose was given this honor for its economic activity 
through out the year.
  Every year the EDC honors a small community that has distinguished 
itself in economic or community development. ``The Montrose Economic 
Development Council has shown itself to be one of the most effective, 
viable and responsible economic development programs in Colorado,'' 
said Don Dunshee, president of the state council, in a Daily Sentinel 
article. Clearly, the Montrose EDC has been the driving force behind 
Montrose's prosperity.
  In 2000, MEDC facilitated four deals that by 2005 will have 
contributed more than $12 million in annual payroll to Montrose. It 
retained three local companies and recruited a New Jersey manufacturer, 
generating 117 additional jobs. Also in 2000 the MEDC launched its new 
five-year prosperity plan, which predicts a $188.4 billion return to 
the area's economy on an investment of $2 million. ``It's that can do 
attitude that we possess, I think, that this award reflects,'' said 
Steve Jenkins, executive director of the MEDC.
  In 2001, the MEDC is implementing its ``Cornerstone Initiative'' to 
shepherd economic growth into the future. ``What we want to do is 
create the right type of jobs without the impact to the community. That 
ensures the community is prosperous in the long term,'' said Jenkins.
  Mr. Speaker, for years the Montrose Economic Development Council has 
helped small, local businesses achieve their American Dream, and with 
that, the City of Montrose is experiencing a period of economic growth 
that benefits everyone. For that, they deserve our thanks and praise.

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