[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28102]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO FRANKLIN BARTON SAMPLE

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 6, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I pay 
tribute to Franklin Barton Sample of New Castle, Colorado. Franklin 
passed away recently at the age of 81, and as I look back on his life, 
I see the story of a great American. As his family mourns their loss, I 
think it is appropriate that we remember Franklin's life, and celebrate 
the work that he did on behalf of others.
   After graduating from New Castle High School, Franklin answered his 
country's call to duty and went to serve in Japan during World War II. 
While there, he served honorably as a member of the 59th Ordnance 
Ammunition Company. Upon returning to Colorado, Franklin met Shirley, 
who would become his wife of 56 years.
   Franklin will be remembered as a dedicated rancher and steward of 
the land. However, he was similarly devoted to service of the New 
Castle community. In 1957, President Eisenhower appointed Franklin to 
be the Postmaster of New Castle. His dedication to this post was 
legendary, and upon retirement, he received the Colorado General 
Assembly Award for his compassionate service. Franklin also served as 
Senior Warden for the St. John's Episcopal Church for 10 years, and was 
a member of the Volunteer Fire Department, the American Legion, and the 
York and Scottish Rites of the Masons.
   Mr. Speaker, Franklin's dedication and selflessness certainly 
deserve the recognition of this body of Congress and this nation. It is 
my privilege to pay tribute to him for his contributions to his 
community, our state, and this country. I would like to extend my 
thoughts and deepest sympathies to his loved ones during this difficult 
time.