[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1235]
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                           BRUCE WARD TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 6, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bruce Ward for his 
promotion of outdoor recreation, and his devotion to the Colorado 
public lands. Throughout Mr. Ward's life, he has contributed greatly to 
the outdoors, establishing various programs to help people live active 
lifestyles and learn about the environment.
  Mr. Ward started his career as a tour guide for TrekInternational, 
acquainting hundreds of young adults to America's National Parks and 
public lands. His time with TrekInternational cemented his passion for 
the outdoors, and it opened the opportunity for him to serve as an 
outreach coordinator for REI, where he organized volunteers and 
spearheaded programs to build outdoor outreach programs throughout the 
U.S.
  In 1994, Mr. Ward and his wife, Paula, worked in conjunction with the 
Fausel Foundation to create the Continental Divide Trail Alliance, 
establishing the Continental Divide Trail as the ``King of Trails.'' 
Currently, Mr. Ward is developing national initiatives designed to get 
youth outdoors. On July 6, 2011, Mr. Ward was recognized by President 
Obama as a ``White House Champion of Change for Rural America.''
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Bruce Ward today. He has 
spent his life working for people and the outdoors, and his efforts 
have richly served the great state of Colorado.

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