[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 13 (Monday, February 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING BOB YOUNG, GLENWOOD SPRINGS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 14, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
the Glenwood Springs, Colorado Citizen of the Year. Mr. Bob Young is an 
inspiration to many and a man who contributes much to his community.
  Bob, founder of Alpine Banks, has adopted policies of doing right by 
his employees and giving back to the community. This, he says, is the 
bottom line. Bob's policies have won many awards for himself and for 
his banks, including Business of the Year in Grand Junction, Colorado. 
Bob has always been ready and willing to give whatever it took to 
contribute to his community. His charity has had a ripple effect 
throughout the Western Slope.
  Bob has been dedicated to setting up training programs that 
ultimately employ area young people. When the economy was struggling, 
Bob did whatever he could to make sure that the citizens could remain 
valuable members of the community. If it had not been for Bob, many of 
these people would have been forced to move from the Western Slope. Bob 
has definitely been a great advocate for the community and is well-
deserving of this award.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like to offer this tribute 
to one of the leading businessmen in Colorado and a close personal 
friend, Bob Young. He is a great citizen who is dedicated to making our 
community a better place to live.

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