Scott Jones presents Jerry Abboud lifetime achievement award
Chapter 9 of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s recent publication At Home in Nature prominently features Jerry Abboud, hailed as the “Father of Colorado’s Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program.” Abboud’s pioneering work, leadership, and vision are spotlighted for their monumental contributions to outdoor recreation in Colorado.
Jerry Abboud’s efforts were instrumental in partnering with state parks staff, federal agencies, and the motorized community to draft legislation that led to the creation of the Colorado State Trails OHV Program. His leadership brought about the passage of House Bill No. 1329, which became effective on April 1, 1990.
Under Jerry’s guidance, the OHV program has seen tremendous growth and impact. Since its inception, the program has allocated $80 million from OHV registration fees directly to “on-the-ground” improvements for motorized recreation, benefitting Colorado’s outdoor enthusiasts and ensuring sustainable recreation for future generations.
Here you can see Jerry Abboud receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Scott Jones, Chairman of the Board for the Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition, this past September. Abboud is retiring as Executive Director of COHVCO this year and we can’t express our gratitude enough for what truly has been a lifetime of service to our sport and community.
Thank you Jerry!