[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9035]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            ED ELLIS TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ed Ellis for his 
commitment to the railroad industry and his investment in Colorado's 
infrastructure.
  Mr. Ellis has provided many Coloradans with railroad service to 
remote areas that would normally not see such attention. His company, 
Iowa Pacific Holdings, LLC, specializes in reviving smaller railways 
that serve less populated areas. One of these lines is the Rio Grande 
Scenic Railroad in Colorado's San Luis Valley. His dedication to 
running the scenic train has provided a much needed boost to the area's 
economy and tourism.
  Mr. Ellis has provided a needed service to southern Colorado and a 
number of other states that benefit from his attention and investment.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to stand and pay tribute to a man so 
devoted to local transit and to a small company fighting in a big 
industry. I have no doubt that under Mr. Ellis' leadership Iowa Pacific 
Holdings will continue to thrive.

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