[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1997-E1998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO KRIS GARDNER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Kris Gardner, a 
skillful business manager and dedicated member of her Glenwood Springs, 
Colorado community. Kris has devoted over thirty years to Alpine Bank 
and I am proud to stand here with my colleagues before this body of 
Congress and this Nation today to recognize her many years of service.
  The first female bank president of Alpine Bank, Kris' talent and 
dedication has made much of Alpine Bank's success possible through the 
years. Over the course of her career she has been named Businesswoman 
of the Year and received the Distinguished Service Award from the 
Glenwood Springs Chamber of Commerce from 1980 through 1983. She has 
served on the Glenwood Springs

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Chamber of Commerce, is the past director of the Colorado Bankers 
Association, and is an appointee of Colorado Governor Bill Owens as a 
member of the Fire and Police Pension Association. Kris is a strong 
role model for her peers and colleagues, leading by example in her 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, Kris Gardner has persistently worked to better her 
community through service and hard work for over 30 years with Alpine 
Bank. I am honored to recognize her contributions to the town of 
Glenwood Springs before this body of Congress and this nation. Thanks 
for all your hard work, Kris, and I wish you and your family all the 
best in your future endeavors.

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