[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 115 (Thursday, September 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1574]
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                       TRIBUTE TO RICHARD N. GRAY

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 2002

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that a long and 
exceptionally distinguished career has come to an end. Mr. Richard 
Gray, of Marshall, MO, has retired as Executive Director of the 
Missouri Valley Human Resource Community Action Agency.
  Mr. Gray began his work at the Missouri Valley Human Resource 
Community Action Agency 13 years ago in February of 1989. The MVHR 
Community Action Agency has a myriad of programs to assist low-income 
people in the communities of Carroll, Chariton, Johnson, Lafayette, 
Pettis, Ray and Saline counties. Under Richard's leadership the agency 
has thrived and has been improved considerably. The Affordable Housing 
Development Program, which offers decent, affordable apartments around 
the community, was conceived and has flourished under his leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, Richard Gray has dedicated 13 years to the MVHR 
Community Action Agency, serving with honor and distinction. The people 
of Central Missouri have greatly benefitted from his service. I know 
that the Members of the House will join me in wishing him all the best 
in the days ahead.

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