[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 125 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1811-E1812]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM MOYER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 5, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize the legacy of William Moyer from Grand Junction, Colorado. 
William was a leader of the community who left an indelible print on 
the city of Grand

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Junction, and I would like to join my colleagues here today in 
recognizing his tremendous generosity before this body of Congress and 
this Nation.
  Born in Pennsylvania in 1859, William Moyer traveled the country as a 
salesman. After a trip to Grand Junction in 1888, he decided to move 
there permanently in 1890. Four years later, he opened the Fair Store 
and married a local girl, Ida Shantz. William was an active member of 
the community and in addition to owning the Fair Store; he also had 
partial interests in the Grand Valley National Bank and the Valley 
Building and Loan Company. He used these associations to help students 
pay for college and to help small businesses survive difficult times 
with low or no interest loans.
  When, in 1921 a young boy died while swimming the Colorado River, 
William knew something had to be done. He approached the city council 
and asked to build a swimming pool. William offered more than $25,000 
for construction and made only one stipulation; that children would be 
able to swim free at the pool at least one day a week. The city council 
agreed and the pool was opened in 1922. This year a new pool is being 
opened that will bear the Moyer name. In addition, consistent with his 
original request, the pool will allow children to swim free every 
Wednesday.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to honor William Moyer for his 
selfless contributions to the people of Grand Junction. Even today, 61 
years after he passed away, he is fondly remembered in the community. 
Thanks, William, for everything you did. This Congressman and the 
people of Grand Junction will never forget you.

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