[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 18 (Thursday, February 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E180-E181]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN TILLEMA

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise before 
you today to pay tribute to a remarkable man from my district. John 
Tillema of Pueblo, Colorado, has devoted his life to instructing both 
the young and old to ski

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the slopes of his beloved state. I would like to take this opportunity 
to recognize John's tremendous enthusiasm and contributions to the 
sport of skiing before my colleagues here today.
  John learned to ski while serving with the Army Air Corps during 
World War II. After the war, he returned to Colorado where he graduated 
from the University of Colorado and went on to a career in the 
insurance business. John's true passion, however, was on the ski 
slopes. As an instructor, he has spent over thirty years teaching his 
craft. John's commitment to the sport has earned him several 
prestigious awards, such as the USA Ski Instructor of the Year and the 
Ski Country USA Lifetime Achievement Award.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to John Tillema 
and his zest for life and the sport of skiing; a passion that I am sure 
resonates throughout his many students over the years. I would like to 
thank him for his contributions before this body of Congress and nation 
today, and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Thanks John 
for your service.

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