[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 18 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. RAY YOUNG

  (Ms. LETLOW asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. LETLOW. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of a truly 
remarkable gentleman, Mr. Ray Young.
  Mr. Ray was born in Hico, Louisiana, in 1929 and grew up no stranger 
to hard work or getting his hands dirty on his family's farm.
  Building a successful agriculture business from the ground up and 
establishing deep roots in the ag community, he is well-regarded as the 
Nation's longest tenured crop consultant, a passionate and widely 
respected officer in both local and national organizations, and a 
tireless advocate for agriculture in Washington, D.C.
  Mr. Ray grew to be loved by all who encountered him and quickly 
became an irreplaceable figure across the State of Louisiana.
  Mr. Ray held a rare and unique quality, always seeing the good in 
everyone he met--even seeing the promise in a challenging piece of 
land. He was a friend to many and an enemy to none, never judging 
anyone by their limitations.
  Beyond his extensive agriculture background and accomplishments, Mr. 
Ray's unwavering faith in the Lord served as an inspiration and 
showcased the very best of our Louisiana community.
  He was a man of good faith and goodwill with a true servant's heart 
who sought to love others the way Christ loves us. I have no doubt he 
has heard the words from above: Well done, good and faithful servant.

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