[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 133 (Thursday, November 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2033]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO KEN REYHER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Ken Reyher, 
colorful storyteller, author, and performer from Olathe, Colorado who 
educates his fellow citizens about the history of the America's 
beginnings in the West. Ken is an excellent teacher who stimulates his 
listeners interest in our Nation's history, and it is my privilege in 
recognizing his service and passion for history before this body of 
Congress and this Nation.
  Ken is an avid historian, and former schoolteacher who reenacts the 
Western lifestyle by hiking the old trapper trails in authentic 
clothing from the 1830's. He shares his experiences and understanding 
of Western Colorado in a couple of performances every month, including 
using his own cowboy poetry and costumes. Additionally, Ken has 
published several books and magazine articles on the subject. Growing 
up on a cattle ranch in Southeast Colorado as a kid, Ken has always had 
a passion for the West and believes that it is important that history 
is passed on from generation to generation.
  Mr. Speaker, Ken Reyher is a man who has developed his passion into a 
wonderful learning tool for children and adults of all ages that yearn 
to discover the mysteries of the American West. I am honored to 
recognize such a dedicated teacher and storyteller before this body of 
Congress and this Nation. Thanks for your passion and your service to 
Colorado, Ken, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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