[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 78 (Thursday, May 27, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1131]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO THE MAXEY FAMILY

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 27, 1999

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Maxey 
Family in the 4th District of Colorado. Started by Loren Maxey in 1969, 
Maxey Companies will celebrate their thirtieth anniversary this June.
  When Maxey Companies was started thirty years ago it was comprised of 
one division. Today Carl Maxey, Loren's son, and his wife Marla have 
expanded the company to four divisions. This expansion took twelve 
years of labor which I believe mirrors the work ethic of Colorado's 4th 
District.
  Today Maxey Companies' four divisions manufacture, equip, distribute 
and sell trailers, truck bodies, truck equipment and snow removal 
equipment. Mr. Speaker, on June 4th, 1999, Maxey Companies will 
officially open the doors to an expansion of Max-Air Trailer Sales, 
9715 Brighton Road, Brighton, Colorado.
  On a personal note Mr. Speaker, I have known the Maxey family for 
many years and am proud to count them among the best of my friends. The 
Maxeys are known widely as a family dedicated to their community.
  The Maxeys are always there for their friends, neighbors and 
associates. I know of no family that outpaces the Maxeys when it comes 
to volunteerism and leadership. Loren, for example, has punctuated his 
community dedication by distinguished service on the Fort Collins City 
Council. Carl, has emerged as one of Fort Collins' most respected 
business leaders.
  Kathy Maxey, and Marla Maxey have accumulated countless hours of 
volunteer time too, serving area youth and those suffering mental 
illness and developmental disabilities.
  As a strong close-knit family, the Maxeys are the finest example of 
real America. The loving bond of the Maxey family is their trademark. A 
model for all, the Maxeys inspire those who know them through their 
honesty, hard work, generosity, kindness, and peity.
  I hereby commend the examply of the Maxeys to my colleagues in 
Congress and salute this brilliant Colorado Family upon their great 
success.
  The entire Maxey family, their business, employees, and their 
collective good works are truly among Colorado's greatest assets.

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