[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. RAYMOND M. MADDOX

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2015

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
Dr. Raymond M. Maddox, a well-known dentist and respected member of the 
Rushville community.
  Dr. Maddox was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was 
married to his wife Kay Maddox for 43 years. Together, they had two 
children and four grandchildren. A lifelong Hoosier, Ray attended 
Taylor University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in both 
biology and chemistry in 1971. After college, he attended and graduated 
from Indiana University's School of Dentistry in 1975 to pursue a 
professional dental career. Dr. Maddox then practiced dentistry in 
Rushville and Hartford City for several decades.
  In addition to his practice, he served in many leadership roles in 
the dental community. He was the past president of the Indiana Dental 
Association, delegate to the American Dental Association caucus 7th 
district, fellow of the American College of Dentists, president of the 
American College of Dentistry-Indiana Foundation, vice speaker of IDA 
House of Delegates, and Parliamentarian of IDA House of Delegates.
  Although Ray was known as a great dentist and as someone dedicated to 
his profession, he was respected and loved for much more than that. 
Members of the community, his family and friends loved him for his 
ability to create meaningful relationships and brighten the lives of 
all those with whom he came in contact.
  Ray Maddox was my friend. I will never forget his smile, his positive 
attitude and his strong support of my own career in public service. 
They don't come any more loyal than Ray Maddox.
  Today, it is my privilege to honor his life and legacy. My thoughts 
and prayers go out to Ray's family, and may God comfort those he left 
behind with his peace and strength.

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