[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 107 (Friday, September 10, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO SAM MAYNES

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to mourn 
the passing of my close friend Sam Maynes of Durango, Colorado. Sam 
passed away recently at the age of 70 after a courageous battle with 
lung cancer. He was a humorous, kind-hearted man who was a bastion of 
goodwill and stability for his friends, family and community. Sam 
dedicated his life to the betterment of those less fortunate than 
himself, and I am honored today to stand before this body of Congress 
and this nation to recognize his many contributions to the State of 
Colorado.
  Sam was born in Silverton, Colorado in 1933. After moving with his 
family to California during World War II, he came back to a Colorado 
setting in the city of Durango. He worked his way through high school 
and went on to Colorado College on a football scholarship before going 
on to study law at the University of Colorado in Boulder. It was there 
that he met Jacqueline Stahl, his beautiful wife of 45 years, who 
passed away last February.
  Throughout his life, Sam was an engaged, bright individual with a 
brilliant sense of humor. His acumen and passion for the legal 
profession served him well throughout his tremendous legal career. At 
26, Sam became the youngest lawyer in the Larry McDaniel and Byron 
Bradford firm in Durango. He soon became one of Colorado's foremost 
experts in water law. However, Sam's motivation was not money; he spent 
most of his career working to empower those in need, including the 
Southern Ute Indian Tribe.
  Sam was a beloved husband, and father. He is survived by his mother 
Louise Maynes and his four remarkable children; Michele Hurley, Melinda 
Higgins, Sam W. Maynes and Mark Maynes. He also leaves behind eight 
beautiful grandchildren whom he loved dearly.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to call attention of this body of Congress 
to the life of Sam Maynes. His industrious, strong-willed nature made 
him a resilient force in the Durango community and the State of 
Colorado is a better place as the result of his many contributions. Sam 
dedicated his life to helping others, and I am truly honored to have 
been his friend.

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