[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8853]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     CONGRATULATING SCOTT BLACKMUN

 Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, today I would like to congratulate 
Mr. Scott Blackmun of the U.S. Olympic Committee, USOC, on recently 
being named Sports Business Journal's 2013 Sports Executive of the 
Year. Scott has shown real leadership as the chief executive officer of 
the United States Olympic Committee, a position in which he has served 
for the past 3 years. He has represented Colorado with distinction on 
that committee, and he fully deserves this recognition for his work and 
commitment to international athletic excellence.
  Scott has revamped the U.S. Olympic Committee since his appointment 
in 2010, bringing results both on and off the field of competition. 
Under his leadership, the USOC has been able to partner with several 
new sponsors, negotiate a revenue-sharing agreement with the 
International Olympic Committee, and oversee a U.S. Olympic team that 
won the most Gold Medals at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Scott also 
served the USOC capably in multiple previous capacities a decade ago.
  A hard worker of high integrity, Scott previously served as chief 
operating officer of Anschutz Entertainment Group, a major presenter of 
sports and entertainment events. An accomplished attorney, Scott's 
skill and work ethic have made him an invaluable asset in the Colorado 
legal community. I know Scott personally, having worked with him in the 
past, and I know him to be a diligent yet passionate advocate for 
clients and causes alike.
  It is a privilege to recognize and commend the accomplishments and 
career of Scott Blackmun. This award is a testament to his commitment 
to the USOC and to his country. We are proud to be able to say that he 
is a Coloradoan, and I want to extend my sincere congratulations to 
Scott, his wife Ann, and their three children.

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