[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 128 (Friday, October 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1772]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING MILES KARA

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with immense sadness that I take this 
moment to celebrate the life of Miles Kara of Grand Junction, Colorado. 
Miles recently passed away in his home at the age of 84. Miles lived a 
life full of love and happiness and his legacy will long endure. As 
family, friends, and colleagues mourn this immense loss, I would like 
to take this time to pay tribute to a truly compassionate and wonderful 
human being.
  Miles was born and raised on the western slope of Colorado, and would 
eventually raise his children there as well. Graduating from Fruitvale 
High School and Grand Junction Junior College, he went on to earn a 
Bachelor's Degree from the University of Colorado in 1937. Upon 
graduation, he taught at Appleton High School for a few years and then 
met his patriotic duty by serving his country in the United States Air 
Force during WWII. After returning a proud veteran, he enrolled in 
Westminster Law School, graduating with a law degree in 1948.
  His educational background easily prepared Miles for the many career 
choices he would make during his service to the people of the Grand 
Valley. After moving back to his childhood home, Miles practiced law 
for a number of years before working with a number of different 
organizations, all serving the Grand Junction community admirably. He 
began his service to his community as Mesa County Judge and moved on to 
work for US Bank as Senior Vice President and a Trust Officer. But 
Miles is best known for his work in education, where he served as 
President of the District 51 Board of Education and as Executive 
Director the Mesa State College Foundation.
  Miles worked hard to ensure that Grand Valley's youth were receiving 
the best education possible. His devotion to his community was not only 
demonstrated by his work in education but also as a dedicated 33rd 
Degree Scottish Rite Mason. For Miles helping others was second nature. 
In a recent article in The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel by Rachel 
Sauer, his daughter Nancy best summed up her father in her own words: 
``you always love your family and take care of them first thing. And 
that people in trouble who need a hand should have one. If you could 
help someone you should help them. It's your responsibility as a human 
being.''
  Miles lived his entire life devoted to his family but always made 
time for others. It didn't matter the time of day; he was always there 
to lend a helping hand. Miles showed his love for his family and his 
fellow humans in his every action. His commitment to public service has 
changed the lives of many. Miles was a loving and cherished member of 
our community and he will be greatly missed.
  Although he may be gone his memory will live on within the hearts of 
all that knew him. Clearly, America is better off for having known 
Miles Kara.




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