[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 19, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E918]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROY CRAIG

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise before 
you today to pay tribute to the life of Roy F. Craig, an extraordinary 
American and distinguished scientist, who recently passed away at the 
age of seventy-nine. For the past twenty-five years, Roy enjoyed life 
on his La Boca Ranch outside of Ignacio, Colorado, where he took an 
active role in community issues, particularly land use. As his family 
and community mourn his passing, I believe it is appropriate to 
recognize the life of this exceptional man, and his many contributions 
to his community, state and country.
  Roy F. Craig was born May 10, 1924 on his parent's homestead on the 
Florida Mesa. Upon graduation from Durango High School, Roy attended 
Fort Lewis College, but left his studies to serve in the Army during 
the Second World War. After the war, he resumed his studies and earned 
his doctorate in physical chemistry from Iowa State University. During 
his professional career he taught at the University of Colorado, 
founded the Four Corners Research Institute, and served as a visiting 
professor at the University of Hawaii and at Ponape, an island in the 
South Pacific.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation to recognize the life of Roy Craig. He dedicated his life 
toward the betterment of his community, state and nation, and he will 
be greatly missed. My thoughts are with his loved ones during this 
difficult time of bereavement.

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