[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 107 (Wednesday, September 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1466]
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                        HONORING WAYNE MOOREHEAD

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I take this 
moment to celebrate the life of Wayne Moorehead. After an extensive 
battle with heart disease, Wayne passed away in his sleep at the age of 
84. While friends and family remember this accomplished journalist, I 
too would like to pay tribute to this great American.
  Wayne brought a smile to everyone he came in contact with. His 
infectious laugh and great sense of humor will be greatly missed. Wayne 
is, to say the least, a celebrity in southern Colorado, leaving an 
impression upon many that he came into contact with. Karen Maas-Smith, 
from a recent article by Charlie Langdon in the Durango Herald, said 
this about Wayne: ``When I heard of his passing, I instantly missed 
him, but I can't reflect on him without smiling. His laughter was his 
greatest gift. He himself was a gift to the planet.''
  Wayne always found a way to find something positive out of every 
situation he was in. His sense of humor helped to ease tensions in the 
news rooms and press meetings where he spent most of his professional 
life.
  Wayne's love for life and his fellow man was obvious in his every 
action. No matter the difficulty of the situation, he always seemed to 
find a way to get through it with a smile. His illuminating persona 
will be greatly missed by the community of Durango.
  Wayne was a great journalist and a great friend of Colorado.

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