[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1367]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       DR. THORNE'S 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. JARED POLIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2018

  Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Oakleigh Thorne II's accomplishments over 
the past six decades are truly inspirational--exuding tremendous 
dedication towards making a difference to the wellness of our planet by 
educating children about the importance of environmental consciousness. 
In 1954, Thorne founded the Thorne's Nature Experience, which serves to 
environmentally educate adults and children about the importance of 
ecology, and its impacts on our economy, our social institutions and 
structures, and the planet. Additionally, Thorne helped found the 
Environmental Studies Department at Naropa University here in Boulder.
  Thorne's passion for protecting the environment has driven him to 
defend and participate in over fifteen programs and boards that 
preserve open space within Boulder, Aspen, Keystone, Denver, and even 
Wyoming. Thorne has also raised money for programs to prevent 
infrastructure from building on lands, and has even made personal 
investments in owning property to preserve the beauty of our natural 
landscapes. Today, Thorne works with two different programs at Yale 
University: the External Board of the Yale Institute for Biosphere 
Studies and the Leadership Council for the Yale School of Forestry and 
Environmental Studies.
  Dr. Oakleigh Thorne's contributions to environmental protections and 
education are more than anyone would hope to accomplish in three 
lifetimes. We could not wish you a happy 90th birthday without 
acknowledging all you've done thus far. Thank you for all you've done 
for the City of Boulder, the state Colorado, and the world at large. 
Happy 90th Birthday.

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