[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8775]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHARLES LATHAM

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today 
to pay tribute to the life and memory of Charles Latham of DeBeque, 
Colorado, who passed away recently at the age of sixty-two. Charles was 
a lifelong Coloradan and rancher, and a beloved friend and colleague to 
many in his DeBeque community. 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 and state.
   Born in Grand Junction, Charles graduated from DeBeque High School 
and attended Mesa Junior College before beginning his career as a 
rancher. An active member of the community, Charles served on the 
DeBeque School Board for seventeen years. His dedication to ranching in 
Colorado included membership in the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, 
Bluestone Water Conservancy District Board, Garfield County 4-H, and 
the 4-H steering committee.
   Mr. Speaker, we are all terribly saddened by the loss of Charles 
Latham. He did much to better his DeBeque community, and I am deeply 
honored to bring his life to the attention of this body of Congress and 
this nation. My heart goes out to his family during this difficult time 
of bereavement.

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