[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17988]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       HONORING DR. SAM CALLAWAY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with deepest sympathy that I wish to 
recognize the life and exceptional contributions of Dr. Sam Callaway. 
Sam Callaway passed away on July 12, 2000 at the age of 86. Dr. 
Callaway served the community of Durango, Colorado for forty-two years, 
beginning his practice in 1946 and retiring in 1998. Dr. Callaway cared 
for his patients, giving both time and compassion to each person he 
treated. His dedication was evident in his manner, his attitude of 
interest and in his practice of going to patients in need, day or 
night. Known for his bedside manner, Sam Callaway was a model of 
kindness and gentility. Dr. Callaway was not only appreciated and 
respected by his patients, but also by his colleagues. He was often 
requested to assist in surgeries. Dr. Callaway was active in the 
community as well, serving as a member of the Durango Elks Lodge and 
Masonic Lodge. He served our country in the Navy during World War II as 
part of the medical corps in the South Pacific. Mr. Speaker, Dr. 
Callaway was a selfless man, giving endlessly to ensure the well-being 
of others. His service to this great nation, as well as his 42 years of 
medical service and countless years of kindness to the citizens of the 
Durango community, are honorable and worthy of recognition. I am 
confident that in spite of this great loss, the family and friends of 
Dr. Sam Callaway can take comfort in the knowledge that each is a 
better person for having known him. It is with this that I pay tribute 
to the life of this accomplished and wonderful man.

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