[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14919]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO TOM SHARP

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 7, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the achievements of 
Tom Sharp of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Tom has played an important 
role in the community as exemplified through his work as a businessman 
and a civic leader. It is my pleasure to recognize his efforts before 
this body of Congress and this nation today.
  Tom grew up in a rural community in Monte Vista, Colorado. After law 
school, he tried city life when he worked as a clerk for a judge, but 
found living in the city unfulfilling. He soon moved to Steamboat 
Springs, finding the smaller community provided an environment more 
conducive to his lifestyle. Tom has since ascended forty of Colorado's 
14,000 foot mountains locally named ``Fourteeners.'' He is also an avid 
skier.
  Reaching the summit of mountains is thematic in Tom's life. He 
pursues challenges in his business and personal life, the same way he 
climbs the mountains. The goal is the top, and he will reach it. One of 
his most notable contributions to the community is his work in water 
law. Starting in 1977, he served on the board of directors for the 
Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District. Recently, he expanded his role 
in water rights statewide by assuming the Governor appointed position 
on the Colorado Water Conservation Board. Tom has never taken his civic 
responsibility lightly. He served on the local school board, the local 
county board for Habitat for Humanity, and other local boards for local 
businesses.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the work Tom Sharp has done 
for the community. It is under the leadership of people like Tom that a 
small town builds a strong cohesive community. His work is commendable 
and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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