[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12082]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    PAYING TRIBUTE TO ELEVENTH ANNUAL KEYSTONE CENTER AWARD WINNERS

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 2004

  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, it is my extreme pleasure and privilege to 
take this opportunity to pay tribute to Ralph R. Peterson, for being 
awarded the Leadership in Industry Award, and Daniel L. Ritchie, who 
received the Leadership in Education Award, at this year's Eleventh 
Annual Keystone Center Awards Dinner.
  Honorees are individuals selected for their leadership, commendable 
problem solving skills, and their efforts to seek consensus-based 
solutions to some of the most difficult challenges facing society. The 
honorees have also been recognized by their peers for outstanding 
achievement in their respective fields and have contributed to society 
in ways that demonstrate the Keystone Center philosophy.
  Ralph R. Peterson is currently the Chairman and CEO of CH2M Hill, a 
global engineering and consulting firm. Mr. Peterson oversees over 160 
offices in six countries worldwide. CH2M Hill has consistently topped 
``Best Places to Work'' articles from various media outlets and is 
constantly being praised for the contributions made to the surrounding 
communities.
  Daniel L. Ritchie contributions to the University of Denver have been 
both in the form of monetary donations, his knowledge and his time. Mr. 
Ritchie serves as the Chancellor, without pay, for the University of 
Denver. During his tenure with the University, Chancellor Ritchie has 
played a key role in raising the university over $350 million for 
renovation projects to improve the campus and provide more scholarships 
to students.
  I am honored to acknowledge these achievements by two worthy 
individuals from my home state; their contributions have an enormous 
impact on many in Colorado.

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