[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 161 (Tuesday, November 27, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2141]
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                        HONORING FRANCIS M. BAIN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
remember and honor the life of one of America's true leaders. Not only 
was he a patriotic soldier during World War II, but he was also a civic 
leader in his community. Francis M. Bain passed away at the age of 
ninety-two on November 1, 2001, and it is with a solemn heart that I 
would like to pay tribute to his life and memory.
  Francis Bain was born in Springfield, Illinois on November 7, 1908. 
He spent the majority of his childhood growing up in Tungsten, 
Colorado, outside of Boulder, where he completed his high school 
education and graduated from the University of Colorado in 1931. He 
went to Europe during World War II, where he served for four years as a 
Lieutenant Colonel in the 65th Infantry Division of the United States 
Army fighting to defend the freedom we hold so dear in the United 
States.
  Mr. Bain's role switched from a military soldier to civic leader when 
he returned home from Europe to Colorado. He joined his brother to 
manage the family business, Campbell-Sell Baking Company. Throughout 
the years he undertook several civic responsibilities including such 
posts as a member of the Denver Board of Education for 16 years, 
president of the Metropolitan Council for Community Service, and 
Trustee of the Temple Buell College and Iliff School of Theology among 
others.
  Mr. Speaker, Francis Bain contributed so much to our nation and gave 
selflessly of himself to the community. He was a leader and role model 
for the people of our country both at home and abroad. He has touched 
so many lives and his contributions will not be forgotten. I would like 
to express my condolences to his family and friends during their time 
of mourning.

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