[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 31, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E33]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ROBERT RAWLINGS

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                          HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2006

  Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Robert Rawlings 
on his induction into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame.
  Bob Rawlings was born in Pueblo in 1924 and bravely defended his 
country during the Second World War, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1942 
to 1946. With a degree from Colorado College, Bob then began a career 
as a reporter for the Pueblo Chieftain in 1947. His enthusiasm and 
passion for journalism propelled him to the position of Editor and then 
to President of Star-Journal Publishing Corporation in 1984.
  His achievements in the field of Journalism prompted the University 
of Colorado to induct Bob as a ``Living Legend'' in 1997. The Colorado 
Press Association named him ``Colorado Newspaper Person of the Year'' 
in 1989 and the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce gave him the title of 
``Outstanding Citizen of the Year'' in 1993.
  While Bob is today being honored as a remarkable businessman, his 
name is equally synonymous with service. Always devoted to his hometown 
of Pueblo, over the years he has contributed generously of himself to 
the Colorado State University at Pueblo, and was honored in 2004 as 
``Volunteer of the Year'' by the Council for the Advancement and 
Support of Education.
  Even with all of this public activity, Bob is still a family man 
first and foremost. He and his wife Sandy have 4 children and 5 
grandchildren.
  Bob's story is the story of the American spirit. A spirit and life 
defined by a will to succeed and a desire to give back. It is also a 
life of service and generosity, of drive and achievement. Bob's 
persistence, patriotism, and devotion to business and community should 
serve as an example for us all.
  I am honored to be a part of the induction of this great man into the 
Colorado Business Hall of Fame.

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