[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 72 (Thursday, May 2, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3430]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF RAY ECKSTEIN

  (Mr. COMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the 
entrepreneurial spirit and compassionate philanthropy of Ray Eckstein, 
who passed away on April 20, 2019, at the age of 93.
  After receiving a law degree from Marquette University, Mr. Eckstein 
founded Wisconsin Barge Line. He later sold the business and formed 
Marquette Transportation, leading him to relocate to Paducah, Kentucky. 
His business had a profound economic impact and brought numerous jobs 
to the region.
  Mr. Eckstein and his wife touched the lives of many through the 
establishment of the Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust. The 
couple's generosity has, no doubt, had a tremendous impact on the local 
community.
  Over the years, they have gifted the area they loved with a hospice 
care center, regional cancer care center, and heart and vascular 
institute, all named in their honor.
  Mr. Eckstein was widely known for his warm, compassionate spirit and 
devotion to his family. I join with all those who knew him to express 
our gratitude for his outstanding contributions to western Kentucky.
  May God continue to bless the many members of his family through whom 
his memory lives on.

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