[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 135 (Tuesday, October 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1875]
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                         TRIBUTE TO REY MOTORS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 15, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to a family business that has become an integral part of 
the West Glenwood, Colorado community. Through their commitment to 
friendly service and exceptional quality, Rey Motors, owned by Jeanne 
Rey and her son Allyn Rey, has evolved with the community into a 
successful and proud business. It is my privilege to honor them today 
before this body of Congress and this nation for the hard work that has 
gone into building a successful dealership.
  Originally established under other owners in the 1950s, Rey Motors 
now celebrates 25 years within the Rey family. Jeanne's late husband, 
Ernie, was a part of the business almost from the very start, working 
his way up under the different owners until finally buying the company 
in 1977. When Vail was still only a pasture, Ernie was taking cars out 
for farmers and ranchers to test drive at their homes.
  The same commitment to Colorado values that Ernie incorporated into 
the Rey Motors lives on in the second generation of the Rey family. The 
tradition of molding the business to fit the community lives on as 
Jeanne and Allyn offer daily specials, as well as a casual sales floor 
atmosphere. Allyn has been a local volunteer fireman as well as a ski 
patrol volunteer at nearby Sunlight Mountain Resort. He and his wife of 
20 years, Barbara, are raising a third generation of Reys through their 
children, Chris and Rachel.
  Mr. Speaker, I stand today to pay tribute to Rey Motors and all the 
men and women who have made it a success. The Rey family, with the help 
of their knowledgeable employees and traditional friendly service, 
illustrate the values that keep our communities strong. I wish the 
entire crew at Rey Motors many more years of success.