[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 119 (Thursday, September 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1639]
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                        HONORING MELVYN E. STEIN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 13, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with much sorrow that I would like to 
take a moment to honor the memory of Mel Stein. He was taken from us on 
the morning of Sunday, June 24th after suffering from injuries as a 
result of a head-on car accident the night before in Montrose, 
Colorado. Mel lived a long, accomplished life during which he 
contributed in many ways to our American community.
  Mel was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 18, 1927. Upon graduating 
from high school he served in WWII as a member of the U.S. Army Air 
Corps. Following his service he returned to Chicago to attend law 
school at DePaul University. Mel spent the next 10 years as a trial 
attorney and Special Agent with the U.S. Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service before going into private 
practice. He was very successful and influential in the legal and 
immigration fields; so much so that his children followed his lead and 
have chosen the same profession. He also spent a great deal of his 
career helping immigrants achieve their U.S. citizenship, including 
offering help to my office when we had a tough case.
  It is always tragic to lose someone so unexpectedly and my heart goes 
out to his wife, Llois, his daughter, Doree and his son, Eric. He 
served his country during times of conflict and helped to ensure others 
got the chance to pursue the American Dream. Mel has given so much to 
so many--his contributions will not be forgotten.

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