[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 121 (Friday, September 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1724]
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                          TRIBUTE TO RAY MACHT

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 5, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I rise today 
to recognize the life and passing of one of my district's most 
prominent and accomplished ranchers. Ray Macht was a lifelong community 
leader in Archuleta County and is credited with founding the Archuleta 
County Fair. In addition to having a wealth of agricultural knowledge, 
Ray's reputation preceded him throughout the county as a kind and 
honest man. I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Ray 
for the contributions that he made to the State of Colorado.
  Ray's ancestors have lived in the Pagosa Springs area since 1883, 
when his grandmother first brought the family across the Continental 
Divide. Ray stayed close to his family after graduating from Pagosa 
Springs High School and subsequently attending Fort Lewis College, 
where he met his future wife, Genelle. The two were married in 1933. 
Ray and Genelle maintained their involvement in the Archuleta County 
community by serving as 4-H leaders for 25 years, as well as serving on 
numerous local boards and organizations. 4-H awarded Ray their 
``Western Heritage'' honor in 1999 in recognition of his expertise and 
commitment.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise before this body of 
Congress today to recognize the lifelong contributions that Ray Macht 
made to my district. Ray will be remembered for his devotion to his 
community, a legacy that will live on through the Archuleta County 
Fair. While he will be dearly missed, we can all take solace in the 
knowledge that Ray's spirit lives on through those whom he has touched.

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