[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10452]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          PAYING TRIBUTE TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF THE ROCKIES

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to stand before this body of 
Congress and this Nation today to pay tribute to First National Bank of 
the Rockies, a business that has given a century of service to the 
citizens of Colorado. Recently, the bank moved its headquarters from 
Meeker to Grand Junction where most of its corporate officials reside. 
As First National celebrates its 100th Anniversary, let it be known 
that I, along with the people of Colorado, are grateful for the 
valuable service it provides.
  First National Bank of the Rockies first opened its doors in 1904. 
Originally chartered as The First National Bank of Meeker, the name was 
changed in 1989 when a group of investors bought the bank, as well as 
First Federal Savings & Loan in Craig, and renamed it. Since the new 
owners took over, the bank has rapidly expanded, increasing its total 
assets ten-fold, and buying Rocky Mountain State Bank and Rio Blanco 
State Bank in 1997. As First National continues its expansion, it sees 
a bright economic outlook for Grand Junction and the State of Colorado.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to recognize the service and 
dedication of First National Bank of the Rockies to Grand Junction and 
the State of Colorado. It has maintained strong community involvement 
and excellent personal customer service while continuing to grow and 
expand throughout the state. I congratulate First National on its 100th 
Anniversary and wish it continuing success.

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