[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 148 (Tuesday, October 21, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2118-E2119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO GLEN YOUNGER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this Nation today to pay tribute to an exceptional athlete from my 
district. Glen Younger of Grand Junction, Colorado made a name for 
himself as a young man with skill and prowess as a wrestler and today 
passes on this athletic tradition by running a rodeo school. For his 
work and dedication, Glen's alma mater, Western State College, is 
honoring him by inducting him into the Community First National Bank 
and Insurance Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame. Glen has accomplished 
much in his life, and I am honored to share his story here today.
  Glen began wrestling as a high school student in Grand Junction, 
continuing to compete

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in the sport when he went to college at Western State College in 
Gunnison. Glen had great success while at Western State, including an 
NCAA championship, two Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference 
Championships, and a Mountain Intercollegiate Wrestling Association 
Title. After graduating from Western State, Glen joined the military 
and continued his winning tradition by winning several more awards, 
including the 1968 Interservice Freestyle Championship and the second 
place award in the 1969 Interservice Greco Roman Competition. Today, 
Glen has retired from wrestling but remains active in sports by running 
a rodeo school that teaches bull riding and bareback riding.
  Mr. Speaker, Glen Younger is a talented athlete and a valued member 
of the Grand Junction community. As he prepares for induction into the 
Western State College Hall of Fame, I am honored to join with my 
colleagues in congratulating Glen Younger here today. Thank you for 
your service to the community, Glen. I wish you all the best in your 
future endeavors.

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