[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 158 (Tuesday, November 4, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2221]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO ROBERT D. KESSELRING

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 4, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness that I rise 
today to recognize the life and contributions of Robert ``Kess'' 
Kesselring of Aspen, Colorado. Kess passed away recently after a 
courageous 10-year battle with prostate cancer. He was widely loved for 
his willingness to teach and help others. Because of his positive 
impact on the Aspen community, it is my privilege to honor the life and 
memory of Robert Kesselring.
  Kess was born in Oakland, California in November of 1937. He 
graduated with a degree in finance from San Jose State University in 
1959, where he was a member of the alpine ski team. Throughout his 
life, Kess was an avid outdoorsman, traveler and adventurer. He was an 
excellent sailor, and represented the United States in the 1973 
Fireball World Sailing Championships.
  Kess held many jobs and had many interests. Each related to his 
intense passion for serving others. Kess was a teacher, ski patrolman, 
ski instructor and fishing guide. In light of his love for flyfishing, 
Kess eventually moved to Aspen, the trout capital of Colorado. While in 
Aspen, Kess was a fishing guide on numerous rivers and lakes in 
Garfield and Pitkin Counties.
  Mr. Speaker, Robert Kesselring was a friend to many, and a teacher 
who enhanced countless lives. He will long be remembered for his 
willingness to share his knowledge of the outdoors with others. To this 
day, one can find fly fishermen throughout the Roaring Fork Valley who 
owe their love of fly-fishing to Kess. He was a remarkable Coloradan 
who will truly be missed. It is my honor to pay tribute to him here 
today, and my thoughts go out to his family during this time of 
bereavement.

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