[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15169]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO PETE DAWKINS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 12, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise and pay tribute 
to Pete Dawkins of Vail, Colorado, a truly outstanding individual. 
Throughout his life and his career, Pete has received many prestigious 
distinctions and awards as a prominent athlete, scholar and leader, but 
his commitment to the citizens of this country through his record of 
military service stands out. Pete spent many years dedicated to the 
service of our country and contributed tremendous leadership during his 
tenure. I would like to join my colleagues in recognizing the 
achievements of Pete Dawkins before this body of Congress and this 
nation today.
  Pete's ability to persevere was tested at the young age of eleven, 
undergoing physical therapy to treat the potentially debilitating 
disease of polio. He not only overcame polio, but he went on to become 
a star running back in college at the United States Military Academy. 
His performance during his senior season on the field led Army to an 
undefeated season and he was recognized individually as the college 
football player of the year winning the Heisman Trophy.
  After graduating near the top of his class from West Point, Pete 
chose to study at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, instead of 
pursuing an opportunity to play professional football. Pete began his 
service to the military after he completed his study in England. 
Throughout his twenty-six year tenure in the military he served in 
Vietnam, received his doctorate from Princeton, was selected as a White 
House Fellow, and ascended to the rank of Brigadier General.
  Following his military service, Pete has enjoyed a successful career 
in the private sector. He is currently working as the vice chairman of 
the Citigroup Private Bank. In his spare time, he still pursues his 
passion for sport on the ski slopes of the Vail Valley.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to honor the achievements of Pete 
Dawkins before this body of Congress and this nation. His selfless 
commitment to our nation's armed forces serves as a model for all 
Americans who desire to serve their country. Pete strives for success 
in everything he does, and his hard work and dedication in his 
undertakings has been rewarded with great success. I thank Pete for his 
service to others and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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