[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 170 (Friday, November 21, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MARY JEAN STONER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to a 
very special woman from my district. Mary Jean Stoner from Grand 
Junction, Colorado is known to many as the Grand Valley's favorite 
candy lady. Mary is retiring this year after 20 years in business and 
it is my honor to call her contributions to the attention of this body 
of Congress and our nation here today.
  Mary grew up in Sutherland, Iowa and it was there that she began 
educating herself in the art of candy making. After graduating from 
Iowa State University, Mary was able to apply a number of her Home 
Economics and Art classes to become an expert candy maker. Over time, 
she became a true master of her trade.
   Mary and her candy have been bringing smiles to the faces of Grand 
Valley residents for many years. The candy that Mary makes is truly 
amazing. The people of the Grand Valley will be sad to see Mary go. 
However, they will be glad that she now has more time to visit and 
catch up with her friends and neighbors.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to Mary Jean 
Stoner. Mary dedicated her professional career to making people happy 
and it is my honor to call her contributions to the attention of this 
body of Congress and our nation. Thank you Mary.

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