Lois Capps: “Today I rise to honor the life of my constituent Ray West, who passed away last week at the age of 89. Ray was a U.S.…”

“Today I rise to honor the life of my constituent Ray West, who passed away last week at the age of 89. Ray was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II. He went on to have a successful career in the film industry, earning an Academy Award and a Grammy for his work as a sound engineer. Ray and his wife, Jean, were married in 1950. The two honeymooned in Yosemite National Park and celebrated each anniversary by returning there. Ray became ill and the Dream Foundation stepped in. The Dream Foundation is a wish-granting organization for terminally ill adults that is based in Santa Barbara, California. They ensured that Ray and Jean would be able to visit Yosemite for their 65th wedding anniversary. Last September I had the privilege of meeting Ray and his son David when they traveled to Washington, D.C., for the launch of the Dream Foundation's Dreams for Veterans Program. I was honored to be able to recognize him for his outstanding military service and his extraordinary life. So today, my thoughts are with Ray's family. I pray they find comfort as they celebrate the life of this remarkable man. ____________________”