Davidson’s voice cracked momentarily during her leaving statement as she described the impact of her position on her loved ones. Her resignation raises questions about the punishing toll that political office can take on family life. In September, tribute was paid to her philanthropic efforts when Denver Rescue Mission picked her to be one of four Women Who’ve Changed the Heart of the City.Scottish Tories acknowledge that the majority of their recent success is thanks to Davidson’s magnetic personal appeal (she is one of two serving Scottish politicians immediately recognised by their first name, the other being the first minister, Nicola Sturgeon) as well as her ability to galvanise the pro-union vote. She’s the first woman to be the sole recipient of the Citizen of the West Award and the first female to be appointed to the nine-member executive committee of the National Western Stock Show, where she currently serves as first vice president. Sinclaire cited a “practical and pragmatic approach … with a light touch” as reasons why Anschutz-Rodgers has had so much success in completing preservation projects “not only in Colorado, but throughout the West and as far away as Africa.” Sinclaire and Anschutz-Rodgers are both members of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust board.Īnschutz-Rodgers is the chairman and president of the Anschutz Family Foundation and divides her time between Denver and her Crystal River Ranch near Carbondale. “Her steadfast approach to common-sense land preservation, particularly agricultural land, has helped save thousands of threatened acres across the state.” “Sue is a quiet but effective advocate for land conservation,” Duke noted. Ben Duke III and held at the History Colorado Center.
The honor was bestowed at a reception chaired by Joanne Sinclaire and H. A rancher, philanthropist and mentor, Sue Anschutz-Rodgers has poured considerable time and resources into land conservation efforts in Colorado and beyond, something that was publicly celebrated when Colorado Open Lands gave her its 2012 George E. Her love of wide open spaces began in her native Kansas and continued with her move to Colorado as a young adult. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu
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