[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 93 (Thursday, July 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1333]
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                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO GRETCHEN SEHLER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 8, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to rise today to pay 
tribute to Gretchen Sehler of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. As a ski 
instructor and an avid outdoorswoman, Gretchen has inspired the 
community to take full advantage of the outdoor recreation 
opportunities in her community. I would like to join my colleagues here 
today and recognize Gretchen before this body of Congress and this 
nation.
   Gretchen first moved to Steamboat Springs to work as a ski 
instructor in 1983. Every winter she dedicates herself to teaching 
interested people the fundamentals of skiing and, in doing so, has had 
the opportunity to share her passion for the outdoors. When the ski 
slopes close for the year, her desire for outdoor recreation remains. 
In the past, she has spent time as a life guard at the Steamboat 
Springs Health and Recreation Center, but her current passion is 
mountain biking. Working for the Parks and Recreational Services 
Department, she has organized a series of eight mountain bike races 
involving over eight-hundred riders. Recently, Gretchen and two friends 
started Rocky Peak Productions and created a new twenty-four hour 
endurance mountain bike race in Steamboat Springs.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize Gretchen Sehler and her 
commitment to improving the lifestyles of her fellow citizens. Outdoor 
recreation is very important in Colorado's communities and Gretchen's 
work exemplifies this spirit for recreation. I thank Gretchen for her 
work and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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