[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1194]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO MAYOR OF HURRICANE, WEST VIRGINIA, THE HONORABLE RAYMOND 
                                  PEAK

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2003

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Mayor of 
Hurricane, West Virginia, the Honorable Raymond Peak, who has served 
his fellow citizens for five decades.
  The Regional Intergovernmental Council, whose mission is to assist 
local governments and bring economic development to Kanawha, Putnam, 
Clay and Boone counties in West Virginia, is dedicating its 
headquarters to honor the service of Mayor Peak.
  It is altogether fitting that this wonderful new facility would carry 
his name. Raymond Peak is a leader who has always brought people 
together to solve serious problems with a spirit of cooperation and 
determination.
  He was first elected as Town Recorder in 1951, and has since been 
elected State Legislator, and Mayor of Hurricane for 40 years. His 
progressive management skills have been the force in development and 
construction of millions of dollars worth of modern water systems, 
extensive improvements to Hurricane City Park, and the wonderful new 
Hurricane Municipal Complex.
  He has also been a teacher, friend and counselor to thousands of 
young people in his 38 years in education. He was a noted band 
director, Student Council Advisor, and coach for Hurricane High's first 
girl's basketball team. In addition to his school ``family,'' Mayor 
Peak and his wife Gloria have two daughters and a son, and five active 
grandchildren.
  Raymond Peak has also fulfilled his commitment to community service 
as a volunteer, as a Trustee of Putnam General Hospital, member of the 
Putnam County Transportation Committee, Salvation Army Board and 
American Heart Association.
  With this dedication, the leadership and spirit of Mayor Raymond Peak 
will guide the work of the Regional Intergovernmental Council in 
bringing infrastructure and jobs to our four counties for generations 
to come. His commitment to a high quality of life and a bright future 
for all West Virginians will truly be our inspiration.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mayor Raymond Peak 
on this great honor.

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