[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [Congressional Record: May 26, 1994] From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO HAROLD ELAM ______ HON. SCOTT McINNIS of colorado in the house of representatives Thursday, May 26, 1994 Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today it is my privilege to recognize and congratulate an upstanding citizen of Colorado, Mr. Harold Elam of Grand Junction. Mr. Elam, the owner of Elam Construction, was the recent recipient of the Colorado Contractors Association's most prestigious award. The Contractor of the Year award was given to him in recognition of his significant contributions to that association, the construction industry in general, as well as his contributions to his community. Mr. Elam is a native of Colorado, who went to work in the construction business soon after receiving an associates of science degree in engineering. In 1964, he joined the Navy as a Naval Aviation Cadet and served for 5 years. He returned to the construction firm that bears his family name in 1970. Since Elam Construction joined the Colorado Contractor's Association in 1981, Harold Elam has served on the CCA Legislative Committee, chaired the Western Slope Municipal-Utility Joint Cooperative, served as chairman of the membership committee, served 8 years as a member of the board of directors an is a past CCA president. In his community, he served as a member of the County Safety Council, Chamber of Commerce, River Front Commissioner, and as a director of the River Front Foundation. I would like to take this time to thank Mr. Elam for his service to his community and his country. ____________________