[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E339]
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                          HONORING JOE KEESEE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Mr. Joe Keesee for his leadership in Cortez, Colorado's 
business community. In addition to building a successful small 
business, Joe has volunteered his time with a wide range of community 
organizations.
  In 1970, Mr. Keesee bought the former Marsell Motors at the corner of 
Main and Beech streets in Cortez. Over the last thirty-two years, Mr. 
Keesee turned Keesee Motor Company into one of the top dealerships in 
the western United States. Mr. Keesee himself has received numerous 
Ford President's Awards, and his business was named Cortez Business of 
the Year for 2002.
  A model small businessman, Mr. Keesee employs forty-three area 
residents and was one of the original founders of the Montezuma County 
Economic Development Council. He has been active in a wide range of 
civic activities, including the Montezuma County Fair, the Future 
Farmers of America Scholarship Fund, Partners, the Junior Rodeo, Boy 
Scouts, United Way, Race for the Cure, and Toys for Tots.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recognize Joe Keesee for his 
service to Southwestern Colorado. His generosity with his time and 
talent reaches benefits the entire community. His involvement is a 
credit to small businesses.

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