[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8532]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHET ALLEN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 5, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Chet Allen of Grand Junction, Colorado. His efforts and 
vision earned his business, Boomers nightclub on Main Street in Grand 
Junction, the designation ``The Best of the West places to go for 
people over thirty'' by Daily Sentinel readers. Since opening Boomers 
in 2002, Chet has helped revitalize Main Street, as well as spread his 
love of Blues, Jazz, and art, all of which figure prominently in 
Boomers atmosphere.
  Chet came to Grand Junction in 1981 as an engineer for the Rio Grande 
Zephyr Railroad. He and his wife Janet fell in love with the town and 
decided to stay, but felt the town was somewhat lacking in nightlife. 
In 2000, he and his wife purchased and renovated an old furniture 
warehouse on Main Street, expecting to lease it to someone who would 
turn it into a downtown hotspot. When the first tenants failed, Chet 
and Janet took the task upon themselves, and thanks to their 
responsiveness to the community needs, Boomers has thrived since 
opening in September 2002.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Chet Allen before this 
body of Congress and this nation. Through his vision and determination, 
he has made remarkable contributions to his community. I sincerely 
thank him for his efforts and wish him the best in his future 
endeavors.

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