[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6979]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   PHILIP ANSCHUTZ IS AN HONOREE AT THE HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF 
                        DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take this moment to recognize 
an exceptional man who I am honored to call my friend. Philip Anschutz 
is being honored by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished 
Americans on Friday, May 5, 2000. For over 50 years, the Horatio Alger 
Association has honored people who have positively contributed to our 
society. These awardees are the top ten Americans who have made 
outstanding contributions in their chosen field. They are honest, 
hardworking, self reliant and committed to excellence.
  Mr. Anschutz exemplifies everything that the Association represents. 
Mr. Anschutz is recognized as Colorado's number one businessman and 
enjoys an admired professional reputation. In 1965 he started The 
Anschutz Corporation. He now serves as Chairman of the Board of Qwest 
Communications International, Vice Chairman of the Board of Union 
Pacific Corporation and he also sits on the boards of Forest Oil 
Company, the American Petroleum Institute and the National Petroleum 
Council. He also is the alternate governor of the National Hockey 
League and the owner of the Chicago Fire and Colorado Rapids Major 
League Soccer teams. Mr. Anschutz also serves on boards and committees 
of various organizations such as, The John F. Kennedy Center for the 
Performing Arts, as well as, the Smithsonian Institution's National 
Board. Mr Anschutz has earned a strong reputation for his character and 
integrity. Philip and his wife Nancy are well known for civic 
contributions and their focus on family values. It is obvious why Mr. 
Anschutz was chosen as one of this year's Horatio Alger Association of 
Distinguished Americans. I think we all owe him a great debt of 
gratitude for his service and dedication to our society.

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