[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13169]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN HICKENLOOPER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise before you to praise the 
lifeworks of Mr. John Hickenlooper. Mr. Hickenlooper plays an active 
role in the Denver, Colorado community, especially in the conservation 
of historical sites. It is an honor of this body of Congress to 
recognize his hard work and determination, which are two attributes 
highly deserving of our admiration.
  John Hickenlooper was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 
graduated from Wesleyan University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts in 
English, later receiving his Masters in 1980 in Geology. He worked as 
an exploration geologist for Buckhorn Petroleum for five years before 
establishing the Wynkoop Brewing Company, the first brewpub in 
Colorado. He is considered a business pioneer in Denver's LoDo historic 
District, and his formerly small brewpub expanded and is now the 
largest brewpub in the world. -
  Mr. Hickenlooper has been a valuable contributor to the civic and 
business communities and has served his community well. He serves on 
numerous boards, including the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Metro 
Convention Visitors Bureau, the Institute of Brewing Studies, 
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, and the Chinook Fund. He also acts as 
chairman for the Association of Brewers as well as the Colorado 
Business for the Arts.
  Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to recognize the achievements 
of John Hickenlooper. He truly sets an example not only for his 
community, but also for the entire State of Colorado. His exploits have 
set an example for all Coloradoans and indeed the entire nation and I 
am grateful for his service to his community. John, I wish you the best 
in your future endeavors and thanks for your contribution to society.

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