[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 27 (Thursday, March 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E314]
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                        TRIBUTE TO DON ROBINSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to pay 
tribute to the memory of Don Robinson today. To anyone who has skied 
the beautiful slopes in Aspen, Colorado, they probably have Don 
Robinson to thank, and it is his contributions to Colorado skiing that 
I would like to recognize here today.
  Don Robinson was a pioneer in his field, creating many of the ski 
trails on the Aspen Highlands. For over forty-five years, Don worked on 
the popular mountain, creating most of the original runs. One of the 
mountain's hardest trails is his namesake, which is fitting considering 
the amount of hard work and dedication Don put in to making Aspen's ski 
slopes some of the best in the world. In addition to creating so many 
trails, Don was an active member of his church where he enjoyed singing 
with the Church Choir.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation to pay tribute to Don Johnson. Don helped turn a little 
known town into one of the greatest ski destinations in the world. The 
Aspen community, the State of Colorado and skiers around the world 
mourn his passing. My heart goes out to his wife Janet and his family 
during this difficult time of bereavement.