[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 104]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               IN LASTING MEMORY OF LOUIS L. RAMSAY, JR.

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 20, 2004

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to rise in 
honor of the life and legacy of Louis L. Ramsay, Jr. who passed away at 
the age of 85. Louis Ramsay, Jr. was born in 1918 in Fordyce, Arkansas, 
in rural Dallas County. Through his lifetime, Louis distinguished 
himself as a husband, father, businessman, and church and community 
leader. He was a truly selfless public servant and a leader in law and 
banking who sought to improve the lives of those in the community and 
state he called home.
  Louis led a remarkable life of both energy and dedication and it was 
readily apparent to those around him. From his days on the playing 
fields as a University of Arkansas quarterback to his distinguished air 
combat service over the battlegrounds of World War II, Louis developed 
a steadfastness, discipline and vision well beyond his years. He 
carried those traits on to law school and eventually the Arkansas 
Business Hall of fame.
  Whether Louis was working as a lawyer or bank president, or serving 
his Governor or alma mater, the scope of his involvement is apparent as 
he holds the distinction of the only individual in state history to 
serve as president of both the Arkansas Bar Association and the 
Arkansas Bankers Association.
  Although his professional achievements speak volumes, his influence 
transcends the business community as he continually made a priority of 
helping others through volunteer service and civic activities. As a 
member of a small community, I know what men like Louis mean to their 
neighbors. For Louis, the citizens of Pine Bluff showed their 
appreciation by naming him the ``City's Most Influential Citizen'' in 
1989. This honor recognized both the significant economic impact he 
provided the communities of Pine Bluff and Southeast Arkansas as well 
as the tireless devotion and strength of character he displayed. He was 
truly an example for us all.
  My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Joy; his son, Richard; and 
his daughter, Joy. I extend my sincerest sympathies to them and hope we 
can all find some solace in the realization that the spirit and legacy 
of Louis Ramsay lives on in each of us.

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