[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 18, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              CONGRATULATIONS TO WALTER F. ``BUS'' BERGMAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 1995
  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Walter Bergman 
on being named to the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. I can think of 
nobody more deserving of such an honor as Walter Bergman. I would like 
to share with my colleagues Mr. Bergman's numerous accomplishments 
which have enabled him to join that elite group of athletes in the 
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.
  Walter Bergman was born on June 11, 1920, in Denver, CO. It was in 
Denver that Walter's stellar athletic career began to blossom while 
attending Denver's North High School. While at North High School, 
Walter obtained what would become a long list of athletic 
accomplishments. They include being named all-city in basketball, all-
State in basketball, and all-city in football. Walter was also 
instrumental in clinching North's only State Basketball Championship by 
making the winning basket.
  After high school, Bergman entered Colorado A&M on an athletic 
scholarship. He graduated 4 years later with a bachelor of science 
degree and 10 varsity letters: 3 in football, 3 in basketball, and 4 in 
baseball. In addition to varsity athletics, Walter was sophomore class 
president, on student council for 4 years, student body president, 
captain of the football team, member Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, and 
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.
  Recruited by the Philadelphia Eagles, Bergman chose to serve his 
country instead. In 1942 Bergman joined the Marines and spent the next 
4 years involved in several Marine operations in the Pacific, and 
received the Bronze Star along the way.
  Upon completing his military service and another stint at C.S.U. for 
his masters, Bergman moved to Durango, CO. At Durango, Bergman coached 
baseball and football at my alma mater, Fort Lewis College. Three years 
later, in 1950, he left Fort Lewis College for Mesa State College to 
coach football and baseball.
  During Mr. Bergman's 30-year coaching career at Mesa State College, 
he won 3 college conference championships in football and 20 conference 
championships in baseball, finishing second 3 times in the JUCO World 
Series.
  Walter Bergman's greatest contribution to Colorado is not only his 
athletic achievements, but his impact on the kids he coached. From 
Coach Bergman you learned discipline, devotion, education, and 
professionalism--all the qualities needed to be a successful part of 
our community and country.
  During his life, Mr. Bergman has been an outstanding citizen whose 
dedication and proficiency has allowed him to earn this prestigious 
award.
  It is work such as Walter Bergman's that inspires us all to achieve 
the best we can, and to promote these qualities in others. Mr. Speaker, 
I ask our colleagues to join me, Walter's wife Elinor, daughters Judy 
and Jane, and son Walter, Jr. in congratulating Walter F. Bergman on 
his award.


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