[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 24418-24419]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF SOUTH PUEBLO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation to pay tribute to a landmark institution from my district. 
The First Congregational Church of South Pueblo, Colorado has served 
its parishioners and the Pueblo community for over 125 years. By 
working to promote a spirit of unity and cooperation, the church has 
shaped our community for the better. For its many years of service to 
the community, I am honored to pay tribute to the First Congregational 
Church of South Pueblo here today.
  Founded in 1878, the First Congregational Church has been dedicated 
to meeting the need of its parishioners and the community at large. Its 
work includes everything from buying

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shoes for orphans to hosting Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Campfire 
Girls. First Congregation also hosts the Pueblo Interfaith Hospitality 
Network, a program to house homeless families in need of shelter.
  Mr. Speaker, First Congregational Church's efforts to meet the needs 
of the community and foster a spirit of generosity are an inspiration 
to us all. The First Congregational Church of South Pueblo is an 
institution that numerous Puebloans turn to for guidance and 
encouragement in their daily lives. I am honored to join with my 
colleagues today in honoring the First Congregational Church of South 
Pueblo for its dedication to improving the community.

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