[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5682]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 CHAIRMAN JIMMY R. NEWTON, JR. TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 4, 2014

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Chairman Jimmy R. Newton, Jr., of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in 
Colorado. Chairman Newton, after over 10 years of service to his tribe, 
passed away on April 1, 2014, at the age of 37.
  Beginning his service in politics at the age of 26, Chairman Newton 
served as a Tribal Council member, Vice Chairman, and Acting Chairman 
before becoming permanent Chairman in 2012. Though he spent much of his 
life in public service, he earned a degree in Visual Graphic Design 
from Al Collins Graphic Design School in Arizona, after which he worked 
as a reporter & photographer for the tribal newspaper, the Southern Ute 
Drum. Chairman Newton frequently sang at tribal ceremonies, 
exemplifying the love of his culture. He also used his voice as a 
dedicated servant of the Southern Ute people, working to ensure his 
tribe's wellbeing in every level of government.
  Chairman Newton's commitment to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the 
State of Colorado has been a blessing to many communities, families, 
and individuals, and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his 
wife, Flora Murphy-Newton and daughter, Maylon K. Newton. I extend my 
deepest sympathies and prayers to his family and friends during this 
difficult time.
  Mr. Speaker, though his life was tragically short, Chairman Newton 
maximized his time leading with strength and an exemplary heart. It is 
an honor and a privilege to recognize Chairman Jimmy R. Newton, Jr. for 
his many accomplishments and distinguished service.

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