[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 126 (Thursday, October 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1832]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO BRUCE HILL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 6, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay tribute to Bruce Hill, a dedicated public servant and community 
leader from Grand Junction, Colorado. Bruce is a dedicated leader and a 
champion of the city, and I would like to join my colleagues here today 
in recognizing his tremendous achievements before this body of Congress 
and this Nation.
  Bruce is a Grand Junction native who has naturally assumed many 
leadership roles. At Tope Elementary School, he was appointed Safety 
Leader. Later, while attending West Middle School, Bruce's classmates 
elected him their student council representative, where he was known to 
lead by example, setting the standards for his peers to follow. After 
studying accounting at Mesa Junior College, he began working at 
Superior Alarm. When Bruce was hired, the owner told him that he would 
have a chance to own the company one day. Two years later, at the age 
of 22, he purchased Superior Alarm.
  Twenty-three years later Bruce is now the Mayor of Grand Junction. 
Utilizing his past experience as a customer service representative and 
the owner of Superior Alarm, he has been a true people's 
representative. Bruce makes himself available to the people of Grand 
Junction as much as possible. Holding informal gatherings, he takes a 
keen interest in listening to each individual's issue, and then uses 
his knowledge and influence to achieve a resolution. Using this style, 
Bruce has made a significant impact, despite his short four months in 
office.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to honor Bruce Hill for his ongoing 
contributions to the people and city of Grand Junction, and the State 
of Colorado. His leadership as Mayor is an example to all public 
servants, and it is with great pleasure that I recognize him today 
before this body of Congress and this Nation. Thanks, Bruce, for 
everything, and I hope you can serve this community for many years to 
come.

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