[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1371]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO SUE ANSCHUTZ-RODGERS

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor and privilege of mine to 
rise and pay tribute to a lady who represents dignity, relentless 
perseverance and the pioneer spirit. Mrs. Sue Anschutz-Rodgers is an 
inspirational woman who can lay claim to being many different things at 
once. Most importantly she is the loving mother and grandmother of 
three wonderful daughters and many grandchildren. Aside from being the 
matriarch of her family, she is also a passionate philanthropist, a 
talented business woman and a dedicated rancher.
  Mrs. Anschutz-Rodgers was born on the Kansas countryside, and those 
rural roots have never left her sense of being. She went on to graduate 
from the University of Kansas. She then moved to Arkansas before 
putting permanent roots in Denver with the rest of her family. It was 
not long before Anschutz-Rodgers results driven attitude began making 
great contributions to Denver and to Colorado. She has been a staple on 
the Anschutz Family Foundation since its inception in 1982, and is now 
the chairwoman and president. The Anschutz Family Foundation has been 
instrumental in aiding urban and rural charities and organizations 
across the State of Colorado. Mrs. Anschutz-Rodgers also owns and 
operates an impressive cattle ranch on Colorado's western slope. She is 
a reputable cattlewoman, and a champion of ranching causes throughout 
Colorado and the western United States. Sue has developed a remarkable 
ability to translate her own personal success as a philanthropist and 
business minded cattlewoman into benefitting Colorado and the way of 
life she loves. Anschutz-Rodgers has actively supported and become 
closely involved in a multitude of beneficial organizations. She was an 
original member of the Colorado Cattleman's Agricultural Land Trust and 
actively serves the National Western Stock Show. In keeping with her 
rural background she has been instrumental in bringing about Colorado 
Philanthropy Days, which brings non-profit organizations to the rural 
regions of Colorado. She is also on the board of Crow Canyon 
Archeological Center in Cortez, CO; which strives to preserve the 
Native American culture in the Southwest part of our state. Anschutz-
Rodgers is also quite active in The National Stroke Association, The 
Boy Scouts of America and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. 
Sue Anschutz-Rodgers has been a pillar in the Colorado Community, and 
has relentlessly given herself to countless causes that benefit an 
untold amount of people.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Sue Anschutz-Rodgers is the embodiment of the age 
old adage that to whom much is given, much is expected. Actions speak 
louder than words, and her actions reveal a woman who is dedicated to 
improving the world she lives in.

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