[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 123 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1322]
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                        HONORING MR. PAT BOWLEN

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                           HON. CORY GARDNER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 1, 2014

  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Pat Bowlen. Mr. 
Bowlen is a natural leader with unquestionable integrity, an incredible 
work ethic, and a voracious appetite for success. As the Denver Broncos 
owner over 30 years, he led the team to back-to-back Super Bowl 
Championships and 6 AFC Division Championships.
  In 1984, Mr. Bowlen took over as the Denver Broncos CEO during a time 
when the team was having financial difficulties. Since then, his 
distinguished leadership and strategic vision has turned the franchise 
into one of the most successful teams in the NFL today.
  His outstanding business acumen is respected by players, coaches, and 
the fans themselves. In 2000, according to an ESPN fan poll, Mr. Bowlen 
was voted in as the NFL owner fans would most like to play for.
  Mr. Bowlen is also very proactive in the Denver community. In 2007, 
he was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, and in 2013 
received the Mizel Institute Community Enrichment Award, only given to 
those who have exemplary philanthropic involvement in their 
communities.
  During his personal time, Mr. Bowlen has participated in grueling 
fitness activities such as the Ironman Triathlon, which is just another 
testament to his incredible self discipline and work ethic.
  Due to Mr. Bowlen's courageous fight against Alzheimer's disease, he 
will step down this month from his position as CEO of one of the 
greatest NFL franchises in history, but his dignified legacy will live 
on. Mr. Bowlen, thank you for being such a positive influence and 
inspiration for the city of Denver, the Colorado community, and people 
all across the United States.

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