[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 49 (Friday, April 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                PAYING TRIBUTE TO DOUGLAS CRAIG FRAZIER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to the life and memory of Douglas Craig Frazier who 
recently passed away in Cortez, Colorado on March 27, 2002. Douglas, 
known to most as Doug, will always be remembered as a true inspiration 
and contributor to his community. For some time, Doug battled a long 
and difficult disease that threatened to tax his body to the limit, but 
never was allowed to affect his spirit. After a long and demanding 
struggle, he eventually succumbed to the effects of bone cancer. His 
passing is a great loss for a town that relied on Doug for his kind 
heart, strong spirit, and unwavering friendship.
  Mr. Speaker, not long ago I stood before this body of Congress to 
honor the Montezuma-Cortez Boys Basketball team and their well-deserved 
state championship. Today, I pay tribute to a source of inspiration for 
that title, a source of motivation to a young man, and a source of 
pride to a school's hometown community. As the Panthers moved forward 
in their quest for a state title, Doug Frazier was present every step 
of the way, providing support to the young players and of course, his 
son Layne. As the Panthers progressed through the season, Doug tried to 
attend every game, despite his pain, to see the team capture its 
ultimate prize. The young men succeeded in their goal and brought home 
the first state title for the school in nearly forty years, and Doug 
Frazier, confined to a wheelchair and medication as a result of the 
pain, was present with his support until the end. He passed away soon 
thereafter, but he achieved one of his final goals, to see his son and 
teammates claim the championship.
  Mr. Speaker, Doug will be missed by the many whose lives he touched 
in the Cortez community. It has always been known that his greatest 
passion was his love and dedication to his family. He is survived by 
wife Paula, daughter Amanda, and son Layne, and a grateful community. 
It is with a solemn heart that we say goodbye and pay our respects to 
an inspiration of a Colorado community. Doug Craig Frazier dedicated 
the final days of his life to his family and the Cortez community, and 
his spirit continues to provide inspiration to those he affected with 
his drive and determination. Doug was a kind and generous soul, and he 
will be greatly missed.

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