[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 166 (Monday, November 17, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2305]
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                        TRIBUTE TO TIM McCARTHY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I rise today 
to pay tribute to the passing of a great man from my district. Tim 
McCarthy, a descendant of one of Pueblo, Colorado's pioneer families, 
was an enthusiastic figure who was known for his knowledge about Pueblo 
and its residents. His passing is a great loss for the Pueblo 
community, and I would like to take this opportunity to remember his 
life before this body of Congress.
  After graduating from Pueblo Catholic High School, Tim spent a year 
studying Theater at the Pasadena Playhouse before completing a music 
degree at Northwestern University. Upon graduation, Tim moved back to 
Pueblo and became a dynamic music teacher who inspired his students to 
respect their fellow man. In 1957, Tim joined his father in the family 
funeral home business. He was a well-known art and theater enthusiast, 
and organized Tri-Hi Inc., a group dedicated to entertaining troops at 
military bases.
  Tim loved to share his knowledge of Pueblo's history with others. On 
any given day, he could be found explaining historical events to his 
many friends and family members throughout town. Tim was a caring man 
who loved tradition and sought to keep it alive through educating his 
community on its past.
  Mr. Speaker, Tim McCarthy was a compassionate human being who touched 
the lives of everyone he met. I am honored to pay tribute to a 
phenomenal soul who encouraged happiness and kindness in his community. 
Pueblo has lost a great man who exemplified the inner beauty that comes 
from a life-long pursuit of community service. My thoughts and prayers 
go out to Tim's family during this time of bereavement.

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