[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 96 (Thursday, July 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1470-E1471]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO J.B. WHITTEMORE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great deal of sadness that I 
wish to recognize the remarkable life and spirit of Mr. J.B. Whittemore 
of Pueblo, Colorado. With this, I would like to take a moment to pay 
tribute to Mr. Whittemore who embodied and exemplified hard work, 
dedication, and compassion. For more than half of a century, he 
dedicated his energy to ensuring the happiness of thousands of Pueblo 
children, never letting a lack of money keep children from enjoying the 
ride.
  J.B. Whittemore was born in Pueblo, Colorado in 1914, the same year 
in which the City Park carousel was manufactured. With nickels earned 
by milking cows, Mr. Whittemore escaped the world by riding the 
carousel.
  On March 1, 1943, he joined the City Parks Department staff--a job 
which became a career spanning 33 years. While working for the City 
Parks Department, Mr. Whittemore also worked nights, Sundays and 
holidays as the

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maintenance man and operator of the City Park carousel. Just as Mr. 
Whittemore cared about the happiness of children, he also cared about 
his family. He loved and appreciated his family and shared his light 
with all.
  Mr. Whittemore was a man of kindness and generosity. Through his 
involvement in the community, he touched the lives of many. His smile, 
his devotion, and his zest for life will long be remembered and 
admired. Those who have come to know J.B. Whittemore will miss him 
greatly. I am confident however, that in spite of this profound loss, 
the family and friends of Mr. Whittemore can take comfort in the 
knowledge that he made a significant impact on the quality of life of 
the citizens of Pueblo.

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