[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15666]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO THE HOTCHKISS ELKS LADIES AUXILIARY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to stand before this body of 
Congress and this nation today to pay tribute to the Hotchkiss Elks 
Ladies Auxiliary, who have served their community in Colorado for over 
50 years. The women of the Hotchkiss Elks Ladies Auxiliary have worked 
hard to create a friendly, positive atmosphere in their community and I 
am proud to pay tribute to them here today.
  Through many years of distinguished service, the Ladies Auxiliary 
have contributed to all aspects of their community, raising and 
contributing money to Laradon Hall, the Sunshine School, various 
clothing drives, the March of Dimes, a cancer fund, a polio fund, the 
AIDS project, and the Hotchkiss High School Band. They also put on 
several community parties, allowing citizens the opportunity to relax 
and have some fun over the holidays.
  The ladies have done more for their community than raise money; they 
have provided the town of Hotchkiss with the opportunity to have fun. 
Their hard work and dedication produces events that entertain the 
community, helping to bring joy into the lives of its residents. They 
are famous for their Christmas and Halloween parties. They have Easter 
egg hunts, Chili cookouts, and a Charity Ball.
   Mr. Speaker, the Hotchkiss Elks Ladies Auxiliary has provided my 
district with over 50 years of selfless service. Their distinguished 
efforts in the Hotchkiss community are certainly deserving of praise 
before this body and this nation. I am honored to offer my sincere 
thanks and gratitude to the Hotchkiss Elks Ladies Auxiliary and 
congratulate them on 50 years of outstanding contribution.

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