HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2016-4658, by Representatives Sawyer, Haler, S. Hunt, Sullivan, Dunshee, Ormsby, and Klippert

WHEREAS, The people of the great state of Washington join together to celebrate and honor the life, legacy, and work of Lane Allen Bray; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bray was born in Highland Park, Illinois on September 21, 1928; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bray passed on September 9, 2015, in Richland, WA in peace and dearly loved by his wife, Gwen, and their four children; and

WHEREAS, We remember Mr. Bray for his dedication to chemistry and government; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bray worked in the Hanford Plutonium Finishing Plant for four years during World War II and served for two years in the Army; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bray was a founder of IsoRay Medical Inc. and contributed to innovative techniques for treating prostate cancer; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bray, along with Dr. Earl Wheelwright, were the first to separate and isolate highly purified Yttrium-90 for cancer research; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bray received the Radiation Science and Technology Award from the American Nuclear Society, and was nominated for "Engineer of the Year" by the American Nuclear Society in 1995; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bray was known for being soft spoken yet effective as a leader both in his community and in Washington state; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bray was elected as the representative from the 8th district, where he served for four years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bray was dedicated to public service, serving on the city council of Richland for nineteen years and as mayor of Richland for four years;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives, on behalf of the people of the State of Washington, recognize and honor the life and work of Lane Allen Bray; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives call on the people of the State of Washington to join us in reflecting on Mr. Bray's life and achievements, and to be inspired by his dedication to his work, family, and state.