[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 79 (Friday, June 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1036]
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                     WALTER ``BUS'' BERGMAN TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Walter ``Bus'' 
Bergman, one of Colorado's great student-athletes, coaches and war 
heroes.
  Mr. Bergman, originally of Denver, Colorado, was a three-sport star 
in high school and college. He even hit the game winning shot to give 
Denver's North High School the state hoops championship in 1938. At 
Colorado A&M, now Colorado State university, he lettered in basketball, 
baseball and football, while also serving as student body president.
  During World War II, Mr. Bergman enlisted in the United States Marine 
Corps. He earned the rank of Major and received the Bronze Star for 
heroism during the Battle of Okinawa.
  After graduating from college, he became one of the most successful 
coaches at Mesa State University. He led multiple teams to conference 
championships and took pride in preparing every athlete for life after 
college. The college renamed its athletic fields in his honor and its 
athletic hall of fame is one of six that has inducted Mr. Bergman.
  Family was an extremely important part of Mr. Bergman's life. He was 
devoted to his wife, Elinor, and their three children. His daughter, 
Jane Norton, was Lieutenant Governor of Colorado and his other 
daughter, Judy Black, was an assistant to President Reagan for 
intergovernmental affairs and has held several national Republican 
positions.
  Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to stand and pay tribute to a 
husband, father, teacher, athlete, war hero and a great American. 
Colorado is indebted to his work and I am grateful for his devotion to 
the State.

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