[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 3516-3517]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                PAYING TRIBUTE TO PETE AND POLLY CONLON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay tribute to two

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people responsible for continuing a great tradition of entertainment in 
Beulah, Colorado. Pete and Polly Conlon's Flag Mountain Grill is a 
family-oriented attraction center that has been a source of 
entertainment for the citizens of Colorado for over a century. The Flag 
Mountain Grill is an incredible asset to the city because it engages 
the community members in such a dynamic way, and I would like to join 
my colleagues here today in recognizing the Conlon's tremendous service 
to the Beulah community.
   Pete and Polly Conlon are the owners of the Flag Mountain Grill, 
formerly known as Gayway Park. Currently, the Flag Mountain Grill 
serves as a restaurant but it began as a small boating pond that was 
carved out of a mountain valley. Over time, it expanded to include 
numerous baseball fields, the valley rodeo, and many other community 
events. During its heyday in the 1950's, Gayway Park was the weekend 
destination for the Pueblo community as a vibrant music and dance hall.
   Mr. Speaker, the Flag Mountain Grill continues a long tradition, 
dedicated in bringing the people of Colorado together. Pete and Polly 
Conlon have enjoyed taking on the task of running this landmark 
institution in Beulah, and their enthusiasm and commitment certainly 
deserve the recognition of this body of Congress.

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