Citizens of the West: Tom and Rebecca Kourlis

One of this year's two Citizens of the West is Tom Kourlis, the son of a Greek immigrant whose perseverance established one of Colorado's most respected sheep ranches. The other is his wife, Rebecca Love Kourlis, daughter of three-term Colorado Gov. John Love and his wife, Ann — a couple also awarded the Citizen of the West honor — and familiar to Colorado baby boomers who grew up watching her. The Kourlises will be honored as Citizens of the West 2010 by the National Western Stock Show on Jan. 13 during a dinner at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. The award is given annually to individuals who a group of community leaders deem "embody the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer, and who are committed to perpetuating the West's agricultural heritage and ideals," according to the National Western...read more