[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 63 (Friday, May 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       PAYING TRIBUTE TO JIM DUNN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Grand Junction, Colorado resident Jim Dunn for his 
efforts to help comfort our nation's veterans. For several years, Jim 
and his wife Margaret, who sadly passed away this March, took the time 
nearly every holiday to bring candy and fruit baskets to the men at the 
Veteran's Association Medical Center. Jim's service reminds us all of 
the great importance of and need to care for and cherish America's 
great heroes, and it is my honor to recognize his dedication to our 
veterans today.
  Jim and Margaret began their visits to the medical center eighteen 
years ago, often going several times a month and enlisting others, such 
as the City Market, to help in their cause. They also grew grapes and 
pears on their ranch to bring to the men. It is Jim's hope that more 
people will take up the mantle from Margaret and him in order to 
brighten the holidays for the veterans who ensured our freedom.-
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Jim Dunn before this body 
of Congress and this nation. His efforts to brighten the lives of our 
veterans are truly remarkable. The freedoms we enjoy today are a direct 
result of the sacrifices made by veterans throughout our nation. I 
sincerely thank him for his dedication.

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