[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 31 (Friday, February 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E202-E203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO RAY BAUM

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                           HON. BEN RAY LUJAN

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 16, 2018

  Mr. BEN RAY LUJAN of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I was deeply saddened 
to learn of Ray Baum's passing. Ray was a consummate professional--a 
true gentleman, whose decency and graciousness showed through in 
everything he did.
  He brought decades of expertise and a depth of knowledge to his role 
as Majority Staff Director of the House Energy and Commerce Committee 
partly due to his prior service as member of the Oregon State 
Legislature.
  Ray was also a dear friend, who I was proud to work with when we both 
served as public utility commissioners for our respective states of 
Oregon and New Mexico.
  But more than that, Ray was a kind, brilliant, patient, and dedicated 
public servant.
  He will be deeply missed by Members of Congress on both sides of the 
aisle and his

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service to our committee and to our nation will not be forgotten.
  May God bless Ray, and may He keep his wife Kristine and the rest of 
his family in His embrace.

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