[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5742-5743]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO RAY MEYER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 30, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to pay 
tribute to Ray Meyer for

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his selfless dedication to his Delta, Colorado community, and 
congratulate him on being recognized by the Delta Chamber of Commerce 
as their Citizen of the Year. A lifelong resident of Delta and a member 
of the Delta City Council, Ray has involved himself with numerous civic 
organizations. This award is a well-deserved testament to his ongoing 
efforts to better his community.
  Born in Delta and raised in his father's grocery store, Ray has 
always been an active member in the community. The time Ray spent away 
from Delta was just as active, attending college at the University of 
Denver and serving our country in the Navy during World War II. Once he 
came home from defending our country in the Asian-Pacific Theatre, Ray 
joined his father's grocery business. In 1958, he became manager of 
Delta Savings and Loan, and served as CEO and chairman until his 
retirement in 1985.
  Ray has served his Delta community as a member of the city council 
for 14 years, sitting as chairman and on numerous committees, including 
region 10. He is also an active member at St. Michael's Catholic 
Church, a member and past president of the Lions Club, and a former 
president of the Rotary Club and Delta chamber. He serves on the 
library board and the public arts committee, and is a member of the 
Community Concert Association.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize Ray Meyer before this 
body of Congress and this nation today for his commitment to his Delta, 
Colorado community. He has done much for the city of Delta, and I 
congratulate him on receiving the Delta Chamber Citizen of the Year 
award. I would also like to congratulate Ray and his wife Jo as they 
recently celebrated their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary. I wish him 
all the best in his future endeavors.

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