[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 152 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1819]
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                           RON ALLERD TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 12, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Ron Allerd, a 
Colorado businessman who transformed Telluride, Colorado into one of 
the nation's most treasured, world-class ski resorts. Because of his 
vision and determination, Mr. Allerd will officially be inducted into 
the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame on November 2, 2011.
  Mr. Allerd first envisioned what the town of Telluride could become 
after skiing with Telluride native, Johnnie Stevens. In 1978, Mr. 
Allred and his business partner, Jim Wells, purchased the Telluride Ski 
Company, a small company that operated only a few lifts and one day 
resort.
  Their vision slowly became a reality in the community, but on more 
than one occasion its existence was threatened. After tireless effort 
and determination, Mr. Allred worked with various stakeholders and the 
community to bring amenities to the area, such as an airport, a golf 
course and a gondola transportation system.
  Today, Telluride is an all-season resort that offers unique character 
to a once dying mining town. Networks of lifts now cover Telluride and 
its adjoining town, Mountain Village, bringing tourists from around the 
world to visit this vibrant and active Colorado community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Mr. Ron Allerd. His legacy 
and vision is one that will affect Coloradans and Americans for many 
years to come.

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