[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 116 (Monday, September 10, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1623]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         HONORING MR. JIM BRAY

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment and pay 
tribute to the passing of a valuable member of our community. The life 
of Jim Bray, a former resident of Snowmass, Colorado, was cut short at 
the age of 66 when he was hit by a car in front of his home in 
Prescott, Arizona. I would like his wife, Susan, and his sons, 
Alexander and Dennis, to know that many hearts are reaching out to them 
in their time of mourning.
  Jim Bray was an accomplished man with a strong character. He was born 
in Halstead, Kansas in 1935. He graduated from high school in Houston, 
Texas in 1953 after which he attended both the University of Houston 
and the University of Hawaii. He then went on to serve in the United 
States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force. His enduring drive 
led to a respected career as a professional hotel manager eventually 
bringing him to Snowmass, Colorado where he was a driving force behind 
the construction of the Snowmass Resort Association's Conference 
Center. Although he remained there for only 5 years, he had made a 
valuable contribution to the community that will endure for years to 
come.
  Mr. Speaker, although the sudden death of Jim Bray is certainly 
unexpected, his memory will live in the hearts of many. His 
contributions and service to the community and the United States will 
not be forgotten. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the 
family and friends of Jim Bray. He will surely be missed.

                          ____________________