[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25481]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO GLEN YOUNGER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this Nation today to pay tribute to an exceptional athlete from my 
district. Glen Younger of Grand Junction, Colorado made a name for 
himself as a young man with skill and prowess as a wrestler and today 
passes on this athletic tradition by running a rodeo school. For his 
work and dedication, Glen's alma mater, Western State College, is 
honoring him by inducting him into the Community First National Bank 
and Insurance Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame. Glen has accomplished 
much in his life, and I am honored to share his story here today.
  Glen began wrestling as a high school student in Grand Junction, 
continuing to compete in the sport when he went to college at Western 
State College in Gunnison. Glen had great success while at Western 
State, including an NCAA championship, two Rocky Mountain Athletic 
Conference Championships, and a Mountain Intercollegiate Wrestling 
Association Title. After graduating from Western State, Glen joined the 
military and continued his winning tradition by winning several more 
awards, including the 1968 Interservice Freestyle Championship and the 
second place award in the 1969 Interservice Greco Roman Competition. 
Today, Glen has retired from wrestling but remains active in sports by 
running a rodeo school that teaches bull riding and bareback riding.
  Mr. Speaker, Glen Younger is a talented athlete and a valued member 
of the Grand Junction community. As he prepares for induction into the 
Western State College Hall of Fame, I am honored to join with my 
colleagues in congratulating Glen Younger here today. Thank you for 
your service to the community, Glen. I wish you all the best in your 
future endeavors.

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