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Article: REP. SALAZAR WISHES GRAND JUNCTION HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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June 29, 2007
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Rep. John T. Salazar, D-Colo. (3rd CD), issued the following statement:

This weekend Grand Junction is celebrating its 125th birthday. U.S. Rep. John Salazar (CO-3) made the following statement:

"On Grand Junction's 125th birthday, I would like to express my appreciation of this unique and vibrant city and all its citizens.

"Since 'Governor' Crawford founded Grand Junction in the 1880's, the city's history has been remarkable. Though located in the arid Grand Valley, an innovative system of canals and water transfers were built in the late 19th century that allowed Grand Junction's farmers to begin growing fruit, and today Grand Junction is the 'wine country' of the state. As a farmer, I ...

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