[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 86 (Thursday, June 17, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1305]
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              IN HONOR OF THE LATE MS. ELIZABETH JEAN BAIN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I wish to 
take this moment to recognize the remarkable life and significant 
achievements and contributions of one of Colorado's finest, Ms. 
Elizabeth Jean Bain. Ms. Bain passed away on Monday, June 14, 1999, at 
age 89. While family, friends, colleagues, and community members 
remember the truly exceptional life of Jean Bain, I, too, would like to 
pay tribute to this remarkable woman.
  Born in 1909, Ms. Bain was a member of one of Colorado's pioneering 
families, and the spirit, work ethic, and leadership of a pioneer was 
exemplified in her. Jean was a graduate of East High School and the 
University of Colorado. In 1960, she was elected to serve as a 
Republican to the Colorado General Assembly where she worked for 12 
years to represent the city of Denver.
  Serving on more than 30 boards and advisory councils, she provided 
leadership and inspiration to all she came into contact with. Ms. Bain, 
at one time, was a trustee of the University of Northern Colorado and 
Doane College in Crete, NE, and was a member of the National Executive 
Council of the United Church of Christ. She also found time to serve as 
director of the Colorado Mental Health Association, the Metropolitan 
Denver YMCA, the Better Business Bureau of Denver, the Girls Club and 
the Mile High Chapter of the American Red Cross.
  Ms. Jean Bain touched many lives through her involvement in the 
community and through her desire to serve others. Although her 
professional accomplishments will long be remembered and admired, most 
who knew her well will remember her dedication to service and the 
inspiration she provided. It is clear that the multitude of those who 
have come to know Ms. Bain will be worse off in her absence. I am 
confident, however, that in spite of this profound loss, the family and 
friends of Ms. Jean Bain can take comfort in the knowledge that each is 
a better person for having known her.

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