[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17827]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO PALISADE, COLORADO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 8, 2004

  Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of the incorporation of Palisade, Colorado. This year marks 
the celebration of its first centennial, a rare and distinguished 
achievement. The story of Palisade is one of success, a farming town 
that thrived around the mouth of a river. As they celebrate their one 
hundred year anniversary, I would like to join my colleagues here 
today, before this body of Congress and this nation, in recognizing the 
town of Palisade, Colorado.
  Settlers first started establishing homesteads on the land in the 
early 1880s. The land that would become the town of Palisade was 
desirable because it was located close to the mouth of Rapid Creek, 
making irrigation easier for the fruit farming that would soon thrive. 
The town of Palisade began to prosper, and with sufficient growth, 
Palisade became an incorporated town in 1904.
  Over the last hundred years, Palisade has seen many of the same 
changes and attributes of growth characteristic of similar American 
communities. With the advent of the industrial revolution in America at 
the turn of the twentieth century, the town saw a boom in its coal 
mining industry. However, Palisade is primarily known for its fruit 
orchards. During prohibition, the grape farmers and wine makers 
suffered hardships, but found success once again when prohibition was 
lifted. The community infrastructure has grown strong over the years as 
new friendships were established through common threads by the 
formation of many social organizations.
  Mr. Speaker, after one hundred years, Palisade, Colorado continues to 
experience success as a tight-knit community. The social institutions 
and economic infrastructure account for the many years of existence. 
Our nation was built upon the strong foundation of small communities 
like Palisade. I congratulate the city of Palisade, Colorado for this 
important anniversary and wish the community the best in the future.

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