[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15525]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                     REMEMBERING MR. C. WAYNE KEITH

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 18, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I wish to 
take this moment to recognize the remarkable life and significant 
achievements of one of Colorado's leading public servants, former Chief 
of the Colorado State Patrol, C. Wayne Keith. Sadly, Mr. Keith recently 
passed away. As family, friends, students and colleagues mourn his 
passing, I would like to honor this great American.
  For the better half of a decade Mr. Keith served well and faithfully 
in the Colorado State Patrol as Chief until his retirement. As a member 
of the State Patrol, his sense of humor was apparent. His daughter 
remembered that ``He always wanted to razz people just to make life 
more fun, he always wanted to help everyone and just make people 
laugh''. Even after his retirement Mr. Keith remained active in several 
organizations including the International Association for Chiefs of 
Police, the American Lung Association and Easter Seals. Even when Mr. 
Keith was ailing his spirit did not fail. His sister commented that 
``the pranks did not stop just because he was sick.'' She said that 
``they had these wires across the roof and he would tie strings to them 
and attach fake spiders, then when nurses would come in he would dangle 
it in front of them. They would get so scared and the pills would go 
flying. He thought it was fun''.
  Full of life, with so much to give, Mr. Keith was taken all too soon. 
But his memory will live on in all those he has touched. I am 
confident, Mr. Speaker, that in the face of this profound loss, the 
family, friends, and the Colorado community can take comfort in the 
knowledge that each is a better person for having known him.
  The people of the state of Colorado have lost a dedicated public 
servant and an outstanding citizen. He was a model of American ideals, 
embodying patriotism and service throughout his lifetime. For the life 
of service that he led will benefit Colorado for many generations to 
come.

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