Earl Blumenauer: “last week Oregonians were saddened by the sudden death of Richard ``Dick'' Kohnstamm. He was a visionary leader who…”

“last week Oregonians were saddened by the sudden death of Richard ``Dick'' Kohnstamm. He was a visionary leader who conceived and then for half a century led the Kohnstamm family crusade to restore the jewel that is Timberline Lodge. This historic structure, a Depression-era public works project on Oregon's majestic Mt. Hood, is today an artistic and historic treasure. Dick was not just a leader in alpine sports, an innovator in year- round skiing, but also a force in recreation and tourism at the national level as well. His passions ranged from historic preservation to, notably, public broadcasting leadership. He was a pioneer in creative ways to fashion public and private partnerships before the buzz word became popular. He will be sorely missed but leaves a vision, a committed family, and a State that is grateful for over half a century of leadership. ____________________”