[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 30, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E478-E479]
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                          TRIBUTE TO RAY MEYER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 30, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to pay 
tribute to Ray Meyer for his selfless dedication to his Delta, Colorado 
community, and congratulate him on being recognized by the Delta 
Chamber of Commerce as their Citizen of the Year. A lifelong resident 
of Delta and a member of the Delta City Council, Ray has involved 
himself with numerous civic organizations. This award is a well-
deserved testament to his ongoing efforts to better his community.
  Born in Delta and raised in his father's grocery store, Ray has 
always been an active member in the community. The time Ray spent away 
from Delta was just as active, attending college at the University of 
Denver and serving our country in the Navy during World War II. Once he 
came home from defending our country in the Asian-Pacific Theatre, Ray 
joined his father's grocery business. In 1958, he became manager of 
Delta Savings and Loan, and served as CEO and chairman until his 
retirement in 1985.
  Ray has served his Delta community as a member of the city council 
for 14 years, sitting as chairman and on numerous committees, including 
region 10. He is also an active member at St. Michael's Catholic 
Church, a member and past president of the Lions Club, and a former 
president of the Rotary Club and Delta chamber. He serves on the 
library board and the public arts committee, and is a member of the 
Community Concert Association.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize Ray Meyer before this 
body of Congress and

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this nation today for his commitment to his Delta, Colorado community. 
He has done much for the city of Delta, and I congratulate him on 
receiving the Delta Chamber Citizen of the Year award. I would also 
like to congratulate Ray and his wife Jo as they recently celebrated 
their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary. I wish him all the best in his 
future endeavors.

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