[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 153 (Tuesday, October 28, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING ROYAL ROBBINS

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 28, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Royal 
Robbins on being awarded the 2003 Distinguished Citizen by the Greater 
Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He will be honored on 
Wednesday, October 29, at Modesto Centre Plaza in Modesto, CA. The 
Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts of America annually 
recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves through their 
professional careers, community leadership, and/or philanthropy.
  As a young Boy Scout, Royal was intrigued by the outdoors. His 
enthusiasm has led to a successful career in outdoor adventure, 
equipment, and clothing. Around the world, Royal is known as an avid 
outdoorsman: From the Sierra Nevada to the Alps, he has made numerous 
first ascents in climbing. In Yosemite, he made the first ascent of the 
northwest face of Half Dome and three great faces of El Capitan.
  Robbins has been involved heavily with his community and has received 
numerous honors. In 1988, Royal joined the Modesto Rotary. He served as 
president of the rotary and was the first chairman of its Preserve 
Planet Earth Committee. The American Alpine Club, a 100-year-old 
organization devoted to mountaineering, climbing, and issues facing 
climbers, has named Robbins an honorary member. In 1992, his biography, 
Royal Robbins--Spirit of the Age, was published. The following year he 
was given the Outstanding Leadership Award from the Outdoor Industry. 
Among his other awards are the Sam Walton Business Leader Award and 
Citizen of the Year Award, the latter issued by the Modesto Chamber of 
Commerce.
  In 1968, Royal and his wife, Liz, founded the Royal Robbins Company, 
which specializes in outdoor apparel. Since the sale of the company, 
the two have a new enterprise, Royal Robbins Adventures, offering 
public speaking, writing, and seminars combining personal growth with 
outdoor adventure.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Royal Robbins for being 
awarded the 2003 Distinguished Citizen by the Greater Yosemite Council 
of the Boy Scouts of America. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
wishing Royal many more adventures in the years to come.

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