[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 142 (Friday, September 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1096-E1097]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF RAYMOND CORLEY JR.

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 6, 2019

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Mr. Raymond 
``Ray'' Corley Jr., who passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in 
Sacramento, California. Raymond will be remembered for his many 
dedicated contributions.
  Raymond worked hard to make sure that laws and regulations were 
correctly followed. In Los Angeles, Raymond worked at their Department 
of Water and Power where he developed a passion for water policy.
  In 1983 he joined the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern 
California as a legislative representative. Raymond checked 
regulations, track the laws and the executive actions that would affect 
the Los Angeles District's water. With his continuous dedication, 
Raymond was then promoted to the Executive Legislative Representative 
in 1994.
  Raymond shined in Sacramento, where he lobbied. Through years of 
experience, he

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learned what was right and just for MWD. Raymond was considerate, but 
he also had a strong voice when necessary. He was well respected when 
he retired in 2004 after working ten years as an Executive Legislative 
Representative.
  Raymond is survived by his wife, Debra, their sons Brian and Eric, 
stepson Michael, and stepdaughters Belinda and Mary. They had five 
grandchildren, Brianna, Morgan, Regan, Kennedy, and David.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life 
and achievements of my friend Raymond ``Ray'' Corley Jr. He was a 
respected member of the state of California and will be greatly missed 
by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

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