[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 78 (Tuesday, June 14, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H4409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF JOEY RAGLAND

  (Mr. NEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Joey Ragland, 
a true public servant.
  For years Joey was an outstanding citizen and member of the Liberty, 
Ohio, community. He loved the people of his community, and they, in 
turn, entrusted him with the position of township trustee. He quickly 
earned the respect of his peers and flourished in such a position of 
high trust.
  In February, Joey was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Though his 
struggle with cancer was extremely difficult and accompanied by 
unbearable pain, Joey never once complained. Just as he had done in his 
role as township trustee, he continued to put others' needs before his 
own, until his death last month.
  On June 30, Joey was to be married to his adoring fiancee, Margaret 
Brown. We extend our greatest sympathies to Margaret and to Joey's 
entire family as they mourn this incredible loss.
  While words may do little to comfort them, I hope they will remember 
Joey for what he was: a model citizen, a strong leader, and a kind and 
decent man. His commitment to the people and community of Liberty will 
not be soon forgotten.
  May God rest his soul.

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