[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1416]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO RICHARD LOUDEN

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                        HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2008

  Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Richard 
Louden, a lifelong rancher, historian, and community servant.
  Richard Louden was born in Branson, Colorado, on September 2, 1920, 
to R.D. ``Dick'' and Zita Louden. He graduated from Branson High School 
and shortly after earned an associate of arts degree from Trinidad Jr. 
College. He then earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the 
University of Colorado and the University of Missouri.
  When his country became involved in World War II, Louden served in 
the U.S. Signal Corps and Air Force. After the war, he returned to the 
family ranch and married Grace Wakefield. The couple had one child, 
their son Mack.
  Richard's interest in history and his love for the high mesas and 
extensive prairies of his native land led him to a continuing study of 
southeastern Colorado. His articles on ranching and agriculture were 
published in the Arkansas Valley Journal, the Chronicle-News, Cattle 
Guard, and Colorado Magazine. In the 1950s, Richard joined the Colorado 
Archaeological Society, and went on to become its president. He was 
fundamental to the establishment of the Louden-Henritze Archaeology 
Museum, which bears his name. He also served as president of the 
Trinidad Historical Society, and as a founding member of the A.R. 
Mitchell Museum of Western Art.
  Mr. Louden was heavily involved in his son's school, and he served as 
president of the school board for 16 years. His knowledge and 
commitment to the community made him a respected figure on both the 
State and local level, resulting in his recognition with numerous 
honors by the organizations he served or impacted. These awards include 
the Colorado Board of Community Colleges Achievement and Service Award, 
the Chenoweth Award for Community Service, the Honored Alumni Award at 
Trinidad St. Jr. College, Kiwanis Citizen of the Year, and the Colorado 
Community College and Occupational Educational Alumni Hall of Fame.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the memory of Richard Louden, who 
led a life of service to his family, his community, and to this 
country.

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