[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4020]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO JIM HINGA

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                          HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2006

  Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to pay tribute to 
Jim Hinga, a beloved father of three and renowned lawyer, who passed 
away on March 5. It was a privilege to know Jim and I offer my deepest 
condolences to his family and friends.
  Jim was born and raised in Indiana. He received his B.A. from Notre 
Dame in 1971 where he was known by many as ``Muncie Milkman'' of the 
Notre Dame basketball team. His achievements on the team led to his 
induction into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the 
Silver Anniversary Basketball Team. After earning a law degree from the 
University of Mississippi, Jim served as a litigator and widely 
respected mediator in Denver, Colorado for the next 25 years. Jim was 
often sought out for his talent, intellect, and expertise.
  But Jim is remembered first and foremost as a compassionate friend 
and dedicated family man. He never missed a chance to attend one of his 
children's school or sporting events. He took time out of his busy work 
schedule to call his children and tell them how proud he was of their 
accomplishments. Jim raised a determined set of talented children who 
will honor his memory with their good works for years to come.
  We can all learn from Jim and can only hope to have his sense of 
dedication and compassion. His caring personality brightened the lives 
of those who knew him. Jim will be missed, but remembered by the 
hundreds of people whose lives he touched. May he rest in peace.

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