[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 10, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E159]
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                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MERRIWETHER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay tribute to a devoted entrepreneur from Monte Vista, Colorado. 
George Merriwether sets an example for people to work hard no matter 
their age. His enthusiasm for life is an inspiration to the community 
and I would like to join my colleagues here today in recognizing 
George's tremendous service to the Monte Vista community.
  At ninety years old, George Merriwether is still putting in countless 
hours five to six times a week at his own irrigation business. George 
started the business at age sixty when, after working twenty-six years 
in Los Angeles, he decided to return to Colorado. George's irrigation 
business is oriented towards service, with two pump crews installing 
pumps and one man in charge of their rebuilding.
  Mr. Speaker, George Merriwether is a dedicated individual who 
enriches the lives of Monte Vista citizens by providing a great 
irrigation service to the community. George has demonstrated a passion 
for work that is rare for a man of any age. One can only imagine what 
our nation could do if we all had as much energy and compassion as he 
does. George's enthusiasm and commitment certainly deserve the 
recognition of this body of Congress.

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