[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 31, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E998]
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                         WILLIAM COORS TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 31, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of Colorado's 
most successful businessman, William Coors. A native of Colorado, Mr. 
Coors took the small brewery that his grandfather founded and turned it 
into a nationwide product and one of the largest beer producers in the 
world.
  Mr. Coors earned his bachelors and masters degrees in chemical 
engineering at Princeton University. Following his graduation, he 
returned to Colorado and joined Coors' management team, rising quickly 
through the ranks. He eventually became Chairman and CEO of the company 
and led it through its greatest period of growth.
  What is now the Molson-Coors Brewing Company, has been one of the 
great success stories among Colorado businesses. The company, nestled 
in the city of Golden, employs thousands of workers and has led the 
industry in innovation. Bill Coors is proud to mention that he oversaw 
the invention of the recyclable aluminum can, which is now a staple 
among all beer producers. He is also intensely proud that a relatively 
small, specialty brewery could grow to its current size and lead the 
industry for so long.
  Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to stand and pay tribute to a man 
who revolutionized business in Colorado, and the country at large. Bill 
Coors was an exemplary leader, and I admire his business acumen. I have 
no doubt that Colorado will feel the imprint left by Mr. Coors for many 
years and that his company will continue to thrive under his blueprint.

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