[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 91 (Thursday, June 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MAYOR RAMSAY

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                          HON. CARLOS CURBELO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2016

  Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
passing of one of Monroe County's most respected and decent public 
servants. Richard ``Dick'' Ramsay, a former Marathon mayor and city 
councilman, small-business owner and airplane pilot, passed away on 
June 2nd at the age of 74.
  A true visionary that worked tirelessly to better his community, 
Mayor Ramsay played a pivotal role in the incorporation of Marathon, 
FL. He possessed a genuine passion for the Florida Keys, passion that 
was reflected in his dedication to public service.
  When Dick moved to Marathon, he purchased Surfside gas station near 
the Vaca Cut Bridge. Upon retirement is when Dick decided to become 
active with municipal issues.
  Dick's contributions to Marathon are both significant and extensive. 
He served three two-year terms on the City Counsel and expressed great 
interest in issues concerning Marathon Florida Keys International 
Airport. One of his many successful projects was the newly installed 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility, which now allows 
international flights to clear U.S. Customs in Marathon for the first 
time in decades.
  Beloved by his family, his friends, and his community, Dick Ramsay 
will be dearly missed by all. I am honored to have been able to call 
him my friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ramsay family and 
the Florida Keys for the loss of such an active and caring member of 
the community.

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