Citizens of the West – Alan Simpson RIP

In 1984, Senator Simpson was among the House and Senate conferees on an immigration reform bill. With him, from left, were Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Representatives Romano Mazzoli of Kentucky, Hamilton Fish of New York and Peter Rodino of New Jersey. Photo: Ira Schwarz/Associated Press

In 1990, Alan K. Simpson, former U.S. Senator from Wyoming, was inducted into the Citizens of the West honor roll for representing the ideals and spirit of the Rocky Mountains West. Simpson, known for his wit and bipartisan spirit, worked across party lines with his House counterpart, Romano Mazzoli (D-Ky), and passed the last comprehensive border bill, which President Reagan signed in 1986.

He was the other Colorado Senator on many issues. He passed on March 14 and will be missed.

“In Washington, D.C., those who travel the high road of humility are not bothered by heavy traffic.”