[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 107 (Friday, September 10, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1593]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO BRUCE ROCKWELL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today 
to mourn the passing of Bruce Rockwell of Denver, Colorado. Bruce 
dedicated his life to improving his community, and the entire City of 
Denver is indebted to him for his service. His enthusiasm for serving 
others resonates throughout Colorado, and I would like to join my 
colleagues here today in recognizing Bruce for his tremendous service 
to the City of Denver before this body of Congress and this nation.
  Bruce grew up on Marion Street in Denver and came from a strong 
family that made community service a vital part of their daily lives. 
Bruce's father ran a small real estate and insurance business and was a 
respected ornithologist. His family was of modest means but constantly 
thought of those less fortunate than themselves, often feeding the 
unemployed from their own kitchen. Bruce put himself through Yale 
University on various military scholarships.
  Bruce was devoted to the development of downtown Denver, spearheading 
the creation of Downtown Denver, Inc. and playing a crucial role in the 
development of the Sixteenth Street Mall. From 1954 to 1968, he chaired 
the Denver Urban Renewal Authority and aided the preservation of 
Larimer Square. At the same time, while serving as the CEO of Colorado 
National Bank, Bruce loaned talented developers the money to buy and 
restore numerous historic buildings.
  Mr. Speaker, Bruce Rockwell set a new standard for community service 
and his deeds have touched nearly every community institution in 
Denver. His model of leadership and service will be hard to replace. I 
am honored to recognize the efforts of such a devoted public servant 
before this body of Congress. My thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce's 
friends and family during this time of bereavement.

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