[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23611]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO GORDON HARBERT

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize an outstanding individual from Grand Junction, Colorado. Over 
the years, Gordon Harbert has distinguished himself as a business, 
community, and industry leader for Grand Junction. Gordon's dedication 
is impressive and it is my honor to recognize several of his 
accomplishments and good deeds.
  Gordon is a third generation owner of Harbert Lumber Company located 
in Grand Junction. The company has served the community since 1937 and 
continues to provide quality products and service to the entire Western 
Slope of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. As an industry leader, Gordon 
serves on the Board of Directors of the Western Colorado Business 
Development Corp, and has created a new philanthropy role for Harbert 
Lumber business. In this role, the company has donated building 
materials and equipment to organizations such as Camp Kiwanis and the 
Salvation Army for much needed improvements and renovations.
  Gordon has also distinguished himself as a leader in the community by 
volunteering his time and efforts to several organizations in the area. 
He created and served as Chairman of the Western Slope Golf Tournament 
for over a decade, only recently stepping down to take on new 
responsibilities. He is a great supporter of the Young Life's Christian 
Outreach program, and served as Chairman of the local Kiwanis Club. 
Gordon has also been actively involved with Mesa Developmental Services 
by providing woodworking equipment to create products for the 
organization to promote and sell in his store and to the community.
  Mr. Speaker, Gordon Harbert's dedication led to his recognition in 
1996 as Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce acknowledging 
his dedication to his employees, his community, and friends. It is now 
my honor to congratulate Gordon on his most recent and well-deserved 
award from the industry community, Lumberman of the Year, presented by 
the Mountain States Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association. 
Gordon has been a model citizen to the community and I extend my thanks 
to him for his efforts. Keep up the hard work Gordon and good luck in 
your future endeavors.