[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16227]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         HONORING HARRY BUTLER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Harry Butler for all of his contributions to Grand Junction 
and the state of Colorado. In addition, I would like to congratulate 
him on his recent election to the Grand Junction City Council, which 
marks the first person of African-American descent to hold a position 
on the City Council.
  Harry has always been persistent in his efforts to achieve his goals. 
As a young child, he used to attend church services in the Handy Chapel 
located in Grand Junction. The chapel was also a residence for him and 
his wife, Danielle, after they were married. At that time, they 
exchanged rent for cleaning the facility. The church filled a large 
portion of his heart. Today, Harry serves as a minister and leads the 
Saturday morning services at the church he used to reside in.
  From the age of seven, Harry has done everything from delivering 
newspapers to working for the Job Corps in Collbran for 11 years. Harry 
has consistently extended a helping hand to warm the hearts of others. 
He worked for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Grand Junction and has 
become an outstanding minister. He and Danielle have been happily 
married for 37 years and are proud parents to three children.
  Throughout his trials and tribulations, Harry strengthened his faith 
and found compassion in the Bible. He never takes a moment for granted 
and truly understands the value of life. Now as a City Councilman, 
Harry hopes to work on issues of community safety, drug utilization and 
transportation.
  Mr. Speaker, Harry Butler has done great things throughout his life 
and I am certain he will tackle his new position with the utmost 
attention and dedication. I would like to extend my warmest regard to 
Harry and his family and wish him the best throughout his term as a 
councilman.

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