[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 58 (Thursday, May 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E885]
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                  HONORING THE LIFE OF CLAIRE McMILLEN

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                        HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 2005

  Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. 
Claire McMillen, a fine gentleman from Fort Collins, Colorado, who 
passed away tragically on Sunday, April 3, 2005 in an airplane crash.
  The 72-year-old, accomplished pilot had a passion for flying. When 
Claire wasn't spending time with his wife Janet, he spent it in the 
air, flying.
  Claire McMillen was a majority shareholder at the Fort Collins 
Downtown Airport, he bought it to help further aviation in Colorado. 
Claire was also the owner of the Kiva Inn in Fort Collins.
  Claire and Janet came out to Colorado from Beacon, New York to try 
working in the business profession. They fell in love with the area and 
have lived here for more than 30 years.
  This tragic accident will be difficult for the McMillen family, the 
Fort Collins Downtown Airport, and the community. I ask my colleagues 
to extend their sympathies to the McMillen family.

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