[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 106 (Thursday, July 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1451]
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                         HONORING SUSIE LOAFMAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
remember a caring and compassionate individual from Silvercliff, 
Colorado who has recently passed away. It is with profound sadness that 
I now rise to honor the life and memory of Susan Marie ``Susie'' 
Loafman who died on Wednesday, July 11, 2001.
  Susie had endured cancer and diabetes for sometime, but this did not 
stop her from giving so much to others in her life and in the 
community. After graduating from Custer County High School in 1950, she 
proceeded to open a local restaurant in 1964 and named it ``Susie's 
Cafe and Bar.'' The popularity of this establishment grew so great that 
people who knew of the restaurant would not drive by without visiting 
Susie's restaurant. Beyond the demands of operating the eatery, Susie 
was engaged civically with such organizations as the Chamber of 
Commerce, the Women's Club, the Altar and Rosary Society, the Merchants 
Association and the Custer County Cattlewomen. While adding to the 
community in this respect, she also built a strong foundation within 
the walls of her house by serving as a foster mother to over 30 foster 
children.
  Mr. Speaker, at the age of 71, Susie Loafman will be remembered and 
appreciated for her spirit and kindness. As family and friends mourn 
her passing, her lessons and tenderness will live forever in the hearts 
of those that knew her and that she assisted. I would like to extend my 
deepest sympathy and warmest regards to her family at this time of 
remembrance. She will surely be missed.

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