[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E712-E713]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO HILDUR HOAGLUND ANDERSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sorrow that I take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to the life and memory of Hildur Hoaglund 
Anderson. Hildur passed away in February of this year after ninety-four 
full and joyous years. She was a valued member of the Colorado 
community since 1907, and served as a teacher, musician, and an early 
pioneer of Snowmass Village. As family and friends

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mourn her loss, I think it is appropriate that we remember Hildur's 
many contributions to her community, family, and fellow Coloradans 
throughout her life.
  Hildur's life and testament embodies the spirit of Colorado's 
heritage and Western lifestyle. Born June 21, 1907, she was the 
youngest of six children and was raised on the family ranch. She 
attended school in a one-room schoolhouse and rode on horseback down to 
the town of Aspen for her piano lessons. In 1937, Hildur married Bill 
Anderson and together they raised a loving family of four children. 
Known for her quick wit and considerable wisdom, she was always willing 
to share her life experiences with others. Her sayings and quotes are 
known around the town as `Hildurisms' and will be a part of the 
folklore in Aspen for years to come.
  She began educating children at the age of seventeen, teaching 
children on the Western Slope the fundamentals of a quality education. 
She was known throughout the school system for her special attention to 
each child as well as her mentoring of young teachers in the community. 
Known for the vitality she displayed throughout her life, she was often 
found entertaining the community with her musical talents on the 
accordion and piano alike.
  An inductee at the Aspen Hall of Fame, it is clear that Hildur 
Hoaglund Anderson helped to shape the town of Aspen through her years 
of teaching, her contributions to the community, and witty bits of 
advice. It is my honor to be able to bring the contributions and life 
of Hildur Lillian Hoaglund Anderson to the attention of this body of 
Congress, and this nation. Thank you Hildur for all that you gave us, 
you will be greatly missed.

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