[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 133 (Thursday, September 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1898]
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                        TRIBUTE TO RALPH SAMPLE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation today to pay tribute to the life and memory of Ralph Sample 
who recently passed away at the age of 85. A lifelong resident of New 
Castle, Colorado, Ralph was an enterprising and hard working man who 
was extensively involved in his community. I am honored to pay tribute 
to his memory here today.
  Ralph was born in Glenwood Springs in 1917. Later in life, Ralph 
settled with his wife Edna in his native Glenwood Springs, where they 
farmed, raised cattle and sheep, and Ralph operated Sample's Jersey 
Dairy. In addition to farming and ranching, Ralph was an entrepreneur. 
He helped to establish both the Glenwood Insurance Agency & Realty and 
Valley Realty.
  Many community groups benefited from Ralph's participation. He was 
extensively involved with the Glenwood Springs Masonic Lodge as a 
member of both the York Rite and the Scottish Rite. Ralph was also an 
active community leader with the Glenwood Springs Rotary Club and the 
Elk Creek Grange No. 415. He devoted countless hours to their many 
philanthropic pursuits.
  Mr. Speaker, I join with my colleagues in extending my deepest 
sympathies to the family of Ralph Sample. His hard work and civic-
mindedness stand as a shining example of the spirit of Colorado. While 
Ralph has passed on, his legacy will live on with all those who knew 
him. I am honored to recognize his life and passing here today.

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