[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8791]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCILMEMBER KEITH McMAHAN

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 25, 2009

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Councilmember Keith McMahan of Fountain Hills and to recognize the many 
significant contributions he made to our community.
  On March 17 Keith passed away of natural causes at the age of 70.
  During the time he lived in Fountain Hills, Keith was a strong force 
behind the growth and prosperity of the town. Keith served as the 
advertising and tourism chairman while also serving on their Board of 
Directors for the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce for many years. In 
addition to serving as a member of the Town Council, Keith was a local 
small business owner and formed his own advertising agency in 1991 to 
cater to area clients. Keith was even named ``Business Person of the 
Year'' by the Chamber of Commerce in 1997.
  Keith is well-known for his leadership abilities not only within the 
Town Council, but in the Fountain Hills community as well. Most 
notably, he was an active member of the Fountain Hills Civic 
Association, Fountain Hills Historical Society Board of Directors, and 
the Fountain Hills School Board. In addition, Keith participated 
extensively in the Fountain Festival held by the Chamber of Commerce, 
helping out on 30 different occasions.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in commemorating the life of Keith 
McMahan's life and remembering the strong and positive impact he left 
on his community and the many people who knew and loved him.

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