[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 41 (Friday, April 15, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: April 15, 1994]
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                         TRIBUTE TO RAY BURROWS

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 1994

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, on April 16, 1994, Mr. Ray Burrows, the 
District I commander, and commander of Post 5536, will be recognized at 
the testimonial dinner of the Toledo VFW Post 5536. It is my pleasure 
to stand and pay tribute to this outstanding member of my community.
  He has served his country to the fullest, beginning with the Navy in 
1958. While stationed in Cuba, he was awarded the National Defense 
Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Navy 
Expeditionary Medal. His military service ended in 1962; however, he 
has tirelessly committed his life to community service as president of 
the Interlake Federal Credit Union for 4 years, treasurer of the USWA 
for 3 years, delegate to Toledo Labor Council for 4 years, and a 
delegate to the Toledo Area AFL-CIO for 8 years.
  Mr. Burrows joined the VFW post in 1985 and his past offices include 
post commander for 4 years and Lucas County Council chaplin. He has 
received numerous honors, including the All-State Post Commander for 
1990, 1991, and 1992 as well as National Aide-de-Camp Recruiter for 
1991 and 1992.
  Ray Burrows is a man of integrity, committing himself to his wife, 
Marge for 30 years, their 7 children and their 13 grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise on behalf of a man of 
such devotion. Mr. Burrows has been quoted as stating that he is proud 
to be an American and will serve his country in any way possible. I ask 
my fellow colleagues to join me today in recognition of this fine man. 
May he be an inspiration to us all.

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