[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25393]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                PAYING TRIBUTE TO JIM AND DEE PRELESNIK

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay tribute to Jim and Dee Prelesnik, two patriotic Americans from 
Pueblo, Colorado. The couple are ardent supporters of our troops, and 
country, and I would like to join my colleagues here today in 
recognizing their tremendous display of patriotism before this body of 
Congress and this Nation.
  After September 11, 2001, the American people rallied to support 
their fellow citizens by hanging American flags outside their homes and 
on their vehicles, writing letters to the troops, and wearing red, 
white and blue. While driving through Pueblo, I noticed one house in 
particular: The house of Jim and Dee Prelesnik. I was awed by their 
impressive display of flags and was at once struck by their unwavering 
patriotism and support of our troops.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to recognize Jim and Dee for their 
exemplary display of love of country. They stood with their heads held 
high in one of our nations darkest hours, and support our troops at 
home and abroad. It is with great pleasure that I recognize them today 
before this body of Congress and this Nation. Thank you both. I will 
always remember your displays and words of support and optimism.

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