[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 165 (Tuesday, November 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1701]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE CAREER OF RAY LOMAS

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 19, 2013

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about Ray Lomas of 
Rock Island, Illinois.
   Ray Lomas has been helping kids in the Quad-Cities since the 1950s. 
He coached sports teams, mentored students and athletes, and co-founded 
the Metropolitan Youth Program in the 1980s. Metro Youth continues to 
this day to engage students through its steppers and drill team while 
providing tutoring and educational programs. A drummer himself, Lomas 
hosted the drum unit at his house every day, and made sure that they 
also learned practical skills like paying bills and applying for jobs.
   Now 84, Ray Lomas has lived in the Quad-Cities for almost his entire 
life, and spent 36 years working for Deere & Co. in East Moline. His 
son Rory Lomas is now retired after serving in the Army for over 24 
years.
   Mr. Speaker, I'd like to thank Ray Lomas for his years of service to 
our community and I am very happy that Rock Island celebrated Ray Lomas 
Day on October 24th.

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