[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 18 (Thursday, February 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E182]
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                        TRIBUTE TO CHRIS MESARIC

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise before 
you today to pay tribute to the life of a fellow Coloradan. After over 
a decade of fighting with a rare illness, Chris Mesaric from Montrose, 
CO, sadly passed away recently at the age of thirty-five. Chris was a 
loving husband, proud father, and devoted son. He will be missed by 
many, and I think it appropriate that we remember his life here today.
  When Chris was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, he was given 
only days to live, but Chris decided that he would not accept waiting 
around to die, vowing to fight his ailment to the fullest. Regardless 
of the amount of pain that Chris may have experienced during 
treatments, he never let on to his suffering and instead focused on 
spending time with his family and those he loved. He is survived by his 
parents Frank and Linda, his wife Robin and two daughters.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before this body of Congress to 
pay tribute to the life of Chris Mesaric. He was a beloved man who 
overcame obstacles, always lived life to the fullest, and was an 
inspiration to many. The Montrose community and State of Colorado will 
truly miss him. My heart goes out to his family during this difficult 
time of bereavement.

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