[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 90 (Monday, July 8, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1207-E1208]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                PAYING TRIBUTE TO GENE TAYLOR ------ ---

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 8, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor today to pay tribute to a 
model citizen of the Grand Junction, Colorado community. Gene Taylor 
has gained the respect and admiration of the community through his 
company, Gene Taylor's Sporting Goods, and has provided professional 
and quality service to the city for over forty years. Gene's secret to 
success is simple; he values the customer and is dedicated to providing 
quality products in his establishments. He is a pillar of the Grand 
Junction community and I am honored to bring forth his accomplishments 
before this body of Congress, and this nation.

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   As the market for sporting goods and competition for the community's 
business increased, Gene has managed to stay successful through his 
hard work and dedication to his community. As an active business and 
civic member and provider of financial assistance to worthy causes, 
Gene's stores are covered with banners from local schools thanking him 
for his help and support to their causes. His latest contribution to 
the city was the donation of five and one half acres for a new skating 
rink in Grand Junction, the Charlene Glebler Community Ice Arena. This 
donation, along with Gene's life-long belief in community service, is 
one of the many admirable qualities of this man and I am grateful for 
his service to the area.
   As a family friend and admirer of Gene, let me point out that the 
entire family is involved in the operation and all carry Gene's 
commitment to excellence in their daily lives. Gene is well known as a 
loving husband to his wife Beverly, and a devoted father to his six 
children Roseanne, Duke, Marshall, Amy, Tony, and Jenny.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and satisfaction that I bring the 
life and accomplishments of Gene Taylor to the attention of this nation 
today. Gene's success story serves as a model example of hard work and 
perseverance for a member of the business and civic community and I am 
honored to represent Gene and his family before this body of Congress. 
Gene and his family have been well-respected members of the Grand 
Junction community for many years and I am grateful for their service.

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