[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 53 (Tuesday, March 27, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S3831]
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                           HONORING JASON RAY

  Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of Jason Ray, 
a young man whose life was tragically cut short this past weekend while 
with the University of North Carolina basketball team during their trip 
to the NCAA Tournament games in New Jersey.
  Jason, a 21-year-old native of Concord, NC, was set to graduate from 
UNC-Chapel Hill this May majoring in business administration with a 
minor in religion.
  Jason was best known for regularly performing at sporting events as 
the university's mascot, ``Rameses.'' He was a member of UNC's 
cheerleading squad.
  I have seen Jason perform at the school's sporting events. I admired 
his unmatched school spirit and his animated, energetic interaction 
with the Tar Heel fans.
  The University of North Carolina community lost a dear friend in 
Jason on Monday. However, he left a legacy that will certainly last for 
the many generations of fans that watched him perform. College 
basketball holds a special place in North Carolinians' hearts. Jason's 
team spirit and dedication helped make rooting for UNC basketball a 
community tradition.
  I send my thoughts and prayers to his family, teammates, classmates, 
fans, and friends.

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