[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4275]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO MAYOR WAYNE R. BROWN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to pay 
tribute to the life and memory of Marble, Colorado Mayor Wayne Brown 
who passed away recently at the age of seventy-six. Wayne was a true 
American patriot, and a beloved friend and colleague to many in his 
Colorado community. In his years spent in public service, Wayne 
embodied the ideals of integrity and courage that we, as Americans, 
have come to expect from our public servants. As his family and 
community mourn his passing, I believe it is appropriate to recognize 
the life of this exceptional man, and his many contributions to his 
community, state and country.
  Mayor Brown lived an immensely rich and full life, always holding 
firm to his beliefs in serving his community and country. He worked for 
the Colorado Highway Department before he retired to Marble in 1983, 
where her served on the town board and later as mayor. His expertise in 
construction projects through his time spent with the Highway 
Department came to good use as mayor. Mayor Brown saw that the town had 
two needed bridges built across the Carbonate Creek and Crystal River, 
and most recently obtained the funding to pave the main road through 
town.
  Mr. Brown's commitment to Marble extended to his involvement with 
numerous civic organizations. He was an active member of the Marble 
Community Church, the Association of State Highway and Transportation 
Organizations, the Colorado Mental Health Association, and the Elks 
Lodge.
  Mr. Speaker, we are all at a great loss because of Mayor Brown's 
passing, but can be comforted in knowing he helped make Marble a better 
place for future generations. I would like to extend my heartfelt 
sorrow to his children, David, Daniel, Joseph, and Teresa; his 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mayor Brown's selfless 
dedication to Marble, the State of Colorado, and the United States has 
helped ensure a promising future for our great country and I am deeply 
honored to bring his life to the attention of this body of Congress and 
this nation. I am proud to have known such a great man who enriched the 
lives of his family, community and nation.

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