[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25486]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BOB KUUSINEN

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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 outstanding citizen from my 
district. Bob Kuusinen of Steamboat Springs, Colorado recently 
announced his retirement from the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation. 
Bob has been a faithful and dedicated member of the Steamboat 
community, and I am honored to pay tribute to his accomplishments here 
today.
  Bob began his career in Steamboat over thirty-one years ago as a cook 
at Thunderhead Lodge. Over the years, Bob's hard work has helped him to 
make his way up the ranks. Today, he retires as the Senior Vice 
President of Steamboat Ski Area Operations. In this role, Bob was 
responsible for overseeing the operations and functions of one of 
Colorado's best-loved ski resorts.
  Mr. Speaker, Bob Kuusinen stands as an example of the American Dream: 
if you work hard and remain dedicated and steadfast, there is no limit 
to what you can accomplish. Bob has helped make Steamboat Springs one 
of the premiere ski resorts in the nation, and I am honored to join 
with my colleagues in wishing Bob the very best as he prepares to begin 
his retirement.