[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E7]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND A. YOUNGREN, JR.

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to the life and memory of Raymond A. Youngren, Jr., who 
recently passed away in Beulah, Colorado on January 9, 2002. Raymond, 
known as Ray, will always be remembered as a dedicated leader and 
rancher in the community. His passing is a great loss for a community 
that relied on Ray for his gentle nature and kind disposition.
  Ray was a native Coloradan, born on the family ranch in 1933. He 
attended his local high school, graduated from Pueblo Junior College, 
and then he went on to serve four years in the United States Air Force. 
Upon completion of his service in the armed forces, Ray returned to his 
home and the ranch industry. To complement his western heritage and 
lifestyle, Ray competed in rodeo with much success for over thirty 
years. -Ray was always ready to serve his fellow residents with 
compassion and integrity throughout his life. He began his service as a 
cattle rancher and later went on to serve as postmaster. He was also a 
member of the County Planning Commission for over twenty years. In this 
capacity he was responsible for ensuring long range planning and 
compressive development plans throughout Pueblo County. Ray further 
dedicated his time and energy as a member of the 2010 County 
Commission's Task Force, whose mission was to investigate the viability 
of mixing city and county government.
  Mr. Speaker, Raymond A. Youngren, Jr.'s service to his community and 
his fellow citizens certainly deserves the recognition of this body of 
Congress, and this nation. It has always been known that his greatest 
passion was his love and devotion to his family. Wife Yvonne, sons Jay 
and Justin, daughter Julie, and four grandchildren survive Ray. It is 
with a solemn heart that we say goodbye and pay our respects to a 
patriarch of the Pueblo community. He dedicated his life to the city of 
Beulah and Pueblo County, and will be greatly missed.

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