[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 104 (Tuesday, July 24, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S8118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO WARREN E. PEARSON

  Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
pay tribute to Warren E. Pearson of Dixville Notch, NH, who passed away 
on June 28, 2001. He had fought a courageous battle with cancer and 
inspired many with his spirit and determination.
  Warren was born in Lewiston, ME, and served with honor and 
distinction in the United States Army's 25th Infantry Division in 
Vietnam. While in the Army, he served as a military ski instructor and 
ski area manager in Fort Richardson, Alaska.
  Warren returned to New Hampshire after his military service and 
assumed the position of head ski school instructor at The BALSAMS Grand 
Resort & Hotel in Dixville Notch. He was promoted through the ranks and 
became General Manager of the resort in 1971. In 1977 he became a 
managing partner and corporate vice president of The BALSAMS 
Corporation.
  He was an active supporter of his community and served positions 
including: Director at The First Colebrook Bank, Chairman at First 
Colebrook Bankcorp, Board member of the Upper Connecticut Valley 
Hospital and member of the New Hampshire Better Business Bureau. He 
also served on the Board of Trustees at the Hanover Inn at Dartmouth 
College.
  Warren was awarded professional recognition for his contributions in 
the hospitality industry including: Innkeeper of the Year Award from 
the New Hampshire Hospitality Association in 1980-81; New Hampshire 
Commission for the Arts, Business Award for Support of the Arts in 1985 
and New England Innkeepers Association Outstanding Service Award.
  Warren is survived by his wife of 34 years, Eleanor; his son, Michael 
and wife, Sharon; his son, Andrew and wife, Lorraine and a daughter, 
Tamme and three grandchildren: Duncan Pearson, Lindsay Pearson and 
Lilly Anne Pearson Robarts. He is also survived by his mother, Mildred 
Bollavance and two sisters: Deborah Cooke and Marcia Whitman.
  Warren served his country and State with pride and dignity. As a 
Vietnam veteran, I commend him for his service in the United States 
Army and for his exemplary personal and business contributions to The 
BALSAMS Grand Resort and New Hampshire. He will be sadly missed by all 
those whose lives he touched. It is truly an honor and a privilege to 
have represented him in the U.S. Senate.

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