[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 97 (Monday, July 12, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1510]
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                          HONORING TODD OLSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 12, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor and recognize the hard work, strength and courage of one of 
Colorado's finest, Mr. Todd Olson of Carbondale, Colorado. I applaud 
his positive outlook and determination and wish him luck in his battle 
with leukemia.
  For over 20 years, Mr. Olson has worked to help others enjoy and 
appreciate the natural beauty of Colorado. Guiding visitors on exciting 
river trips on the Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers, Mr. Olson came to 
love working outdoors. In 1970, he made his way to Aspen after growing 
up in Minnesota. He began work as a ski instructor for Aspen Skico and 
later became quite fond of summer rafting. His love of the outdoors and 
the rivers led him to become a guide for Glenwood's Whitewater Rafting.
  At age 47, Mr. Todd Olson maintains a dual career as ski instructor 
in the winter and raft guide in the summer. Throughout his life and 
outdoor career he has experienced great challenges and has overcome 
many obstacles. Now as he faces a life threatening battle with 
leukemia, I hope that his battles with nature will give him 
encouragement and the will to continue fighting.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with this in mind that I wish to pay tribute to 
Mr. Todd Olson for his work to maintain and help others enjoy the 
wilderness of Colorado. Mr. Olson is a man with spirit, a man who knows 
the meaning of enjoying life. I would like to thank Mr. Olson for the 
example he has set, and I would like to let him know that our thoughts 
and prayers are with him.

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