[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 22 (Friday, February 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E115-E116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. JAY SCOTT MYERS

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                           HON. TONY GONZALES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 5, 2021

  Mr. TONY GONZALES of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the remarkable life of the late Jay Scott Myers. A World War II veteran 
and longtime resident of Carrizo Springs, Texas, Jay passed away on 
Sunday, January 3, at the age of 99. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring his achievements and extending my condolences to his loved 
ones.
  Born to Cullie Scott and William S. Myers in Houston on March 22, 
1921, Jay graduated from San Jacinto High School and enrolled in the 
prestigious Harvard College in 1938. As an undergraduate, he majored in 
economics and participated in Naval ROTC until his graduation in 1942. 
That same year, he was commissioned to the USS Mississippi in San 
Francisco and deployed as a gunnery officer to the Pacific Ocean.
  In 1944, Jay served valiantly in the Battle of the Philippines, a 
major victory against Japanese Imperial Forces. He was also scheduled 
to take part in the invasion of Japan in the fall of 1945, but the war 
came to a close with the dropping of the atomic bomb.
  Back home, Jay accomplished the goal of a lifetime, and married the 
late Lucille White of Carrizo Springs, a childhood neighbor to his 
parent's adjoining ranch. When Jay first met Lucille at the age of 
eleven, he said to himself, ``That's the girl I'm going to marry'', and 
more than a decade later, he fulfilled that promise.
  Joined in matrimony, the couple made a life for themselves in 
Houston, where Jay worked for his father's company, Myers-Spalti. While 
living in Houston, the couple had three of their four children: 
Barbara, Scott and Marilyn. In 1953, Jay thought that ranch life in a 
small town sounded exciting, so the family moved to Carrizo Springs in 
1953 where they had their fourth child, Beverly.
  Over the rest of Jay's life in Carrizo Springs, he actively 
participated in his community's civic life. In 1953, he helped found 
the area's Lion's Club, where he engaged in the scholarship committee 
and helped youth develop leadership skills. He also served as County 
Judge from 1954 through 1958, served on the Chamber of Commerce, and 
played an active role in the American Legion, where he oversaw the 
Homecoming Parade for 25 years.
  Jay was also a member of numerous commissions, including the Hospital 
Board and Library Board. He was also appointed to the Underground Water 
Conservation Board by Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe. In 1976, Jay was 
named Citizen of the Year, and he served steadfastly as Republican 
County Chairman for thirty years.
  Madam Speaker, Jay's accomplishments are truly extraordinary, and his 
legacy will be remembered for many years to come. I extend my thoughts 
and prayers to his family and ask all of my colleagues to join me in 
honoring the life of Mr. Jay Scott Myers.

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