[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 23672-23673]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO KRIS GARDNER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Kris Gardner, a 
skillful business manager and dedicated member of her Glenwood

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Springs, Colorado community. Kris has devoted over thirty years to 
Alpine Bank and I am proud to stand here with my colleagues before this 
body of Congress and this Nation today to recognize her many years of 
service.
  The first female bank president of Alpine Bank, Kris' talent and 
dedication has made much of Alpine Bank's success possible through the 
years. Over the course of her career she has been named Businesswoman 
of the Year and received the Distinguished Service Award from the 
Glenwood Springs Chamber of Commerce from 1980 through 1983. She has 
served on the Glenwood Springs Chamber of Commerce, is the past 
director of the Colorado Bankers Association, and is an appointee of 
Colorado Governor Bill Owens as a member of the Fire and Police Pension 
Association. Kris is a strong role model for her peers and colleagues, 
leading by example in her community.
  Mr. Speaker, Kris Gardner has persistently worked to better her 
community through service and hard work for over 30 years with Alpine 
Bank. I am honored to recognize her contributions to the town of 
Glenwood Springs before this body of Congress and this nation. Thanks 
for all your hard work, Kris, and I wish you and your family all the 
best in your future endeavors.

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