[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHRIS BROWN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Chris Brown of Grand Junction, Colorado whose efforts 
and vision recently earned his business, the designation of Small 
Business of the Year from the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce. Since 
he opened Brown's Cycles in 2000, Chris has made great contributions to 
the Grand Junction business community, as well as helping to spread the 
love of biking in his community.
  Chris began exploring his passion for bicycle exhibition and repair 
while working as an engineer where he would plan business trips around 
cities with other bike enthusiasts. Since opening his store, he has 
brought his engineering background to his passion, creating new and 
innovative bikes. Perhaps most notable is the bike he specially 
designed which allows people with physical disabilities to share in his 
passion for cycling. As a member of the Downtown Association Board, 
Chris is a proponent for all the businesses on Main Street, and is 
currently working on a proposal for a summer bike festival for Grand 
Junction.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to the service and 
achievements of Chris Brown before this body of Congress and this 
nation. Through his vision and determination, he has made remarkable 
contributions to his Grand Junction community. I sincerely thank him 
for his efforts and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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