[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1535]
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               TRIBUTE TO THE LATE THEODORE ``TED'' JAMES

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 14, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great deal of sadness that I 
take a moment to recognize the remarkable life and significant 
achievements of one of Larimer County's leading businessman, Theodore 
``Ted'' James. An entrepreneur and developer of Grand Lake Lodge and 
Hidden Valley Ski Area, Mr. James died at his home on June 8 in Estes 
Park, CO. While family, friends and colleagues remember the truly 
exceptional life of Mr. James, I too would like to pay tribute to this 
remarkable man.
  Mr. James was a resident of Estes Park for 46 years; moving to 
Larimer County in 1953 to run sightseeing buses, two lodges, and a 
store in Rocky Mountain National Park. During his time in Estes Park, 
Ted was the president and manager of the Hidden Valley Ski Area, Trail 
Ridge Store, Grand Lake Lodge, and the Estes Park Inn.
  A graduate from Greeley High School, Ted attended the University of 
Nebraska at Lincoln. During his college career, Mr. James received 
numerous football awards and was selected by Knute Rockne for the All 
West football team. Upon graduating college, with a bachelor's degree 
in business, Ted played football for the Frankfort, PA, Yellowjackets, 
now known as the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. 
Many years later, Mr. James was inducted to the Nebraska Hall of Fame 
at Memorial Stadium.
  In 1947, Mr. James was instrumental in merging the Burlington Bus 
Co., and American Bus Lines to create American Bus Lines in Chicago. 
With previous experience as the manager of the Greeley Transportation 
Co., Ted was immediately offered a job as the president and general 
manager of American Bus Lines Chicago branch.
  In 1953, Mr. James was given the opportunity to develop Hidden Valley 
Ski Area by the Larimer County Park Service. He was a park 
concessionaire for Hidden Valley, Grand Lake Lodge, and the Trail Ridge 
Store, as well as operating the Estes Park Chalet.
  Mr. James was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, Scottish 
Right and Estes Park Knights of the Belt Buckle. He was commissioner of 
the Boy Scouts of America in Denver, president of Ski County USA, and 
member and director of Denver Country Club.
  Although his professional accomplishments will long be remembered and 
admired, most who knew him well will remember Ted James as a hard 
working, dedicated, and compassionate man. I would like to extend my 
deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. James for their 
profound loss.

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