[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 103 (Thursday, July 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1473]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO EMERSON SCHOOL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Emerson 
School in Grand Junction, Colorado. This school has educated students 
from Grand Junction for over a century and I am proud to join my 
colleagues here today before this body of Congress and this nation in 
recognizing this tremendous institution.
   The Emerson School is the oldest building still owned by the in Mesa 
County Valley School District 51 that is still standing. It was 
constructed in 1903 during the initial phases of Grand Junction's 
planning when the town fathers divided the area into quarters and set 
aside land in each one for a park and a school. Although the school 
went through some name changes, and is now being used for 
administration offices, it has for the majority of its existence been 
reserved for elementary school students.
   Mr. Speaker, Emerson School is an institution in Grand Junction that 
has been used for the important role of educating the youth of 
Colorado. Their presence in Grand Junction has been a wonderful benefit 
to the community and the country as these young children go on to 
future aspirations throughout our great country. I am honored to 
recognize Emerson School before this body and this nation for their 
devotion and commitment to education. Congratulations on your 
celebration of a century of service and thank you for all your hard 
work and dedication.

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