[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 57 (Monday, May 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E769]
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                   WILLIAM CHESTER HUTCHISON TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 2, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize William Chester 
Hutchison of Cortez, Colorado. Mr. Hutchison was one of the area's most 
prominent citizens, serving his community through business, 
philanthropy and military service.
  Before moving to his beloved hometown of Cortez, Mr. Hutchison joined 
the U.S. Air Force where he served his country during World War II. 
Following the war, Mr. Hutchison returned to his life in Colorado. He 
became a certified public accountant and opened his own accounting 
firm. Though he worked in a small town, he served on a number of 
national accounting committees.
  His great love was interacting with the community. He was a member of 
Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, the Elks, Masons and Rotary 
Clubs, and was a pyrotechnic display operator. He worked hard to bring 
fairs, parades and light shows to the area. Among many other pursuits, 
Mr. Hutchison also sat on several area boards, most notably the 
Hospital Board and the Citizens State Bank. He also helped institute 
the Roland Schneider Scholarship Fund.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize one of Cortez's foremost 
citizens. Colorado was greatly influenced by Mr. Hutchison's life and 
his legacy will continue to impact the state.

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