[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 118 (Tuesday, September 9, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H7107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN MEMORY OF SCOTT McCABE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Arizona [Mr. Hayworth] is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. HAYWORTH. Madam Speaker, it is with a deep sense of loss and 
great sadness that I come to the floor of the House this evening to 
acknowledge the tragic and senseless death of a young man I knew well. 
Scott McCabe served in the district office of the Sixth District of 
Arizona as an intern in the spring of this year. Before that, he 
selflessly gave of his time and talents as a volunteer in our 1996 
reelection campaign.
  Madam Speaker, regardless of our political philosophy and partisan 
stripe, one miracle of our electoral process can be found in the 
willingness of so many to join in our cause. Such a man was Scott 
McCabe. I have memories of him beginning in the early morning hours 
helping with post hole diggers and using his brawn to erect campaign 
signs and then coming back to the office and making telephone calls and 
working literally from dawn to dusk and beyond because he believed in 
this grand experiment that we call America.
  On Sunday of this week, Scott was killed near his home while 
attempting to foil a burglary. Words cannot describe my shock and 
sadness upon hearing of this awful event. It should serve to remind all 
of us of the terrible scourge of violent crime which still plagues our 
society and it should renew our commitment to stand firmly for the 
rights of victims of crime, who like Scott and his family, cry out for 
justice. They deserve no less.
  Scott was a wonderful and unique person. He was a gentleman in every 
sense of the word. Everyone who was touched by his life walked away 
knowing they had spent time with a man of character and commitment. 
Scott's death is deeply saddening in so many ways. In his late 20's, he 
was really just beginning to find his way in this world. He was 
continuing his college education. He operated a small but growing 
business, and he was preparing to be married.
  His loss is a great one, not only for his family and his loved ones 
but indeed, Madam Speaker, for all of us. I firmly believe this world 
would be a better place if only it were blessed with more people like 
Scott McCabe. He stood firm in his convictions. He worked hard to 
achieve his goals. He was loved by all who knew him. His passing leaves 
a void that cannot be filled. He will be missed.
  My wife Mary and I join with members of our staff who served 
alongside shoulder to shoulder with this remarkable young man Scott 
McCabe. We send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to his family. Our 
lives are richer for having known him, if only for all too brief a 
time. We will not see his like again. He represents the countless 
thousands who care enough about this constitutional Republic to give of 
their time, their energies and their passions for this wonderful Nation 
called the United States of America.

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  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Granger). Under a previous order of the 
House, the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Hastings] is recognized for 5 
minutes.
  [Mr. HASTINGS of Florida addressed the House. His remarks will appear 
hereafter in the Extensions of Remarks.]

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