[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 149 (Thursday, October 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1796]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING CROWLEY COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

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                           HON. CORY GARDNER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2011

  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Centennial 
Celebration of Crowley County, Colorado.
  When the State of Colorado was accepted into the United States in 
1876, this portion of Southeast Colorado became known as Otero County.
  In August of 1911, Crowley County became officially incorporated in 
the State of Colorado. It took its name from Joseph H. Crowley, a 
Senator in the Colorado State Legislature.
  Crowley County began to flourish with a rich agricultural economy. 
The plentiful land attracted many to settle in Crowley.
  Numerous farmers and ranchers came to Crowley because of ample 
grasslands for grazing livestock as well as soil able to produce wheat, 
corn, alfalfa, and sugar beets to name a few.
  Many successful ranchers and farmers continue their steadfast love of 
the land and provide a vital base of revenues and jobs for the Crowley 
Community. Since 1911, the economic base has added new jobs and 
industries.
  The people of Crowley County continue to be resourceful and seek new 
ways to drive their economy and the county continues to move forward.
  Crowley County continues to hold onto the values that were here 100 
years ago. These values, a sense of community, pride, and hard work are 
still evident today.
  It is with this sense of community and pride that I am honored to 
recognize Crowley County's historic 100 year anniversary.

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