[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 134 (Tuesday, October 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1689]
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                         HOWARD GREAGOR TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 9, 2012

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Howard Greagor. Mr. 
Greagor is a treasured local historian and has published six books on 
the Western way of life in southwestern Colorado.
  Mr. Greagor was born in Colorado in 1924 and has lived here all his 
life. As a former cattle rancher, newspaper contributor, and published 
author, Mr. Greagor commands a deep understanding of the issues and 
lifestyle defining southwestern Colorado. In 1965, Mr. Greagor began 
writing short stories which were later compiled into his first book, In 
the Company of Cowboys, published in 1990. Since then, Mr. Greagor has 
put his extensive knowledge of Western life to good use in a collection 
of books that informs all who are interested in the origin of community 
traditions like Pioneer Day.
  When he is not busy writing, researching, and marketing his books, 
Mr. Greagor enjoys time with his large family including his wife Betty 
with whom he has been happily married for more than 60 years, and his 
many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to recognize Howard Greagor. I rise 
today in honor of his contributions to the preservation of southwestern 
Colorado history and his accomplishments as a Western author.

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