September 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1593 HONORING CARA FISHER Bill Raimer was stationed on the USS Flying HONORING HOWARD AND MARY Fish—an SSÐ229 Gato Class submarine that LOUISE SHAW HON. SCOTT McINNIS was 311 feet long and carried a crew of 67 OF COLORADO men led by nine officers—as a radioman. On HON. SCOTT McINNIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the morning of May 29, 1945, the USS Flying OF COLORADO Wednesday, September 05, 2001 Fish submerged and left Guam to an undis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES closed location that was later revealed to be Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Wednesday, September 5, 2001 extend my congratulations to Cara Fisher, the the Sea of Japan. The Flying Fish was trav- Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Director of the Can˜on City Public Library His- eling in a wolf pack called Hydeman’s Hell- pay tribute to Howard and Mary Louise Shaw tory Center, for receiving the 2001 Colorado cats, which were three groups of three sub- for their generous gift which will help to pro- State Honor Award. Through her diligent ef- marines. The crew was charged with the duty, long and improve the lives of countless cancer forts of preservation in Can˜on City, Cara has under the orders of Commander Robert D. patients on the Western Slope. Howard Shaw, contributed volumes to our historical knowl- Risser, of spending two weeks in the Sea de- who recently passed away, did not let the op- edge as well as revitalizing significant portions stroying the remains of the Japanese fleet and portunity slip by to set in motion the founda- of the city. any supply ships heading for Japan. Their tions for the Shaw Cancer Center. I would like Cara is one of thirteen children who grew up path was laced with mines at various depths to honor this great man and also to thank and in a large house with important historical ties. and different locations. As the submarine float- recognize his wife, Mary Louise, who con- At one point, an individual threatened to tear ed by mines, crewmembers could hear the an- tinues to watch the project progress. the house down. However, the family sought For years, cancer patients on the Western to obtain a purchaser and was successful in chor cables of the mines brush against the slope have been underserved; patients in six preserving the house. Stemming from this ex- outside walls. Under attack by depth charges, counties have had no option but to drive perience, Cara gained an appreciation for pre- the USS Flying Fish felt the shakes from the across the Continental Divide to Denver in serving historical buildings and this has served explosions, but was not destroyed. However, a order to receive cancer treatments. As a re- as her guiding light for 17 years in Can˜on City. companion ship—the USS Bonefish—was not sult, patients were left stranded from their fam- Her particular focus is on preparing grants for so lucky and 85 men were lost at sea. ily and friends at a time when a strong support substantial projects, and she has been an in- The USS Flying Fish was an integral part of system is most important. tegral person in numerous efforts for the city. the efforts to ensure the Japanese fleet did The Colorado State Honor Award acknowl- Mary Louise and Howard understood this edges her persistence and dedication to her not succeed in World War II. Out of the nearly need, and they decided to do something about passion. Cara Fisher has dedicated much of 300 submarines in that area at the time, 52 it. They ‘‘jump-started the project’’ by providing her time to ensure that our past is preserved were sunk—a statistic that Bill Raimer remem- over 2/3 of the estimated cost for the 60,000 and not compromised. bers all too well. After the war, he moved to square-foot, $19 million Shaw Cancer Center, Mr. Speaker, as we progress into the future, Montrose, Colorado with his brother 56 years located in Vail Valley. Not only will patients be able to receive treatment closer to home, but I would like to thank Cara for all of her work ago. Although he was awarded numerous rib- they will have access to state-of-the art treat- and congratulate her for being honored with bons and medals, he is most proud of his the 2001 Colorado State Honor Award. ment. Reporter Kathy Heicher quotes Dr. Submariners Medal that was presented to him Rifkin, the Director of Medical Oncology Serv- f by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. ices for the Shaw Cancer Center, as saying, HONORING WILLIAM RAIMER FOR Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to ‘‘The treatment patients can get at the Shaw HIS MILITARY SERVICE commend William Raimer on his service to Cancer Center is as good as anywhere in the this great Nation. His spirit of patriotism added region. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for HON. SCOTT McINNIS to the success of the Allied Forces and en- the patients and the people that will work there.’’ OF COLORADO sured their victory in the Pacific Ocean. While Mr. Speaker, thanks to Howard and Mary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3,308 submarines never returned home from Louise Shaw, cancer patients in the Western the war, William Raimer was a survivor and is Wednesday, September 05, 2001 Slope can receive top-notch care without sac- Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, following the able to share his story with others. I thank Bill rificing the support of friends and family. How- bombing of Pearl Harbor, many of our citizens for his dedication and extend my best wishes ard’s legacy has already taken hold, and his dedicated their efforts to the success of our to him and his family in the time to come. generosity will relieve many of the added bur- military forces. William Horace Raimer is the dens associated with not having local care. I embodiment of service, success, and sacrifice would like to pay tribute to him and to Mary and clearly deserves recognition from this Louise on behalf of Congress for this invalu- body. able gift.
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