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August 24, 2010

Lake Ray

Lake Ray

State House of Representatives District 17

Critical Questions Prior to Lake Ray's Presentation 

1. Where did you meet your wife?  Publix

2. What does she think about you being a politician?   Next Question

3. 3. You enjoy the study of the Civil War, what leader during this period would you like to have been?  George Washington from the first American Civil War called the Revolutionary War.

4. What is your golf handicap?  Net 6?
5. What animal here at the zoo would you best describe you when you are awake each morning?  Gator
6. You are a Methodist: In regards to sprinkling vs. immersion, is there any truth that Methodist are afraid of water?  We can't hold our breath well.

   Lake Ray & Ray Turner

Ray Turner & Lake Ray

Representative Lake Ray

City of Residence:

Jacksonville 

Occupation:

Civil Engineer

Spouse:

Brenda R. Ray, of Virginia

Child(ren):

Lake Ray IV, Forrest Ray, Hampton Ray

Education:

St. Johns River Junior College, A.A., 1975-1976, Forensics, Student Government; University of Florida, B.S., Civil Engineering, 1976-1981, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, American Society of Civil Engineers

Born:

October 4, 1956, Jacksonville, FL

 

 

History:

Eighth-generation Floridian; Eagle Scout; Lake Ray IV, son, is serving in the United States Army Special Forces

Religious Affiliation:

Methodist

Recreational Interest:

golf, studying the history of the Civil War, Florida, and the United States, walking

Councils/Committee Membership

Florida Legislative Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

Government Accountability Act Council

Government Operations Appropriations Committee

Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy Committee

Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy Committee

Legislative Service

Elected to the House in 2008

Other Public Service

Jacksonville City Council 1999-2007

2009  Representative Ray supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of Florida 100 percent in 2009.

2010  Representative Ray supported the interests of the Florida Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2010.

2009  Representative Ray supported the interests of the Associated Builders and Contractors 100 percent in 2009.

Ray Turner, "Corey-Kerlin" 

Lake Ray & Ray

What a passionate presentation from Lake Ray to the Northside Business Leaders about the JaxPort, Government and upcoming State of Florida/Jacksonville matters.  I have had the privilege to hear Lake speak many times over the years and in my mind this was one of his best.  He was honest and to the point on the various topics.  Lake stayed after the meeting to answer the concerns of the members and guests.

These kinds of guests are what makes being a member of NBL important!  Great job by Ray & Patricia.

Paul Forte,  "Turbo Action Inc."


"Officer of the Quarter"

Officer Jay L. Taylor Jr.

 

We have selected Officer Jay L. Taylor Jr. as our Officer of the Quarter.  Listed below is a summary of his exemplary service.
  
 In January of 2010, several business burglaries, auto thefts and grand thefts took place in the commercial districts of Zone 6.  Officer Taylor recognized this pattern before any other Unit in the Department and initiated an extensive investigation into these in attempt to solve them.  During the next several weeks, he put forth an outstanding effort and devoted not only his on-duty time, but also several hundred hours of his off-duty time.  In doing so, Officer Taylor was able to glean several key pieces of information and evidence which verified the crimes were related.  He discovered the losses were actually in the multimillion dollar levels, far greater than anyone had initially suspected.  Additionally, his efforts were directly responsible for the identification of several individuals who were participants in this organized crime ring.  These individuals have since been  associated with additional crimes out of the area.  Because of the depth this investigation has now taken, several other local, State, and Federal Agencies are now involved and pursuing other potential leads uncovered from Officer Taylor's investigation.  The fact this has become part of a continued investigation precludes the revelation of specific facts and information at this time, but highlights the accomplishment, dedication and commitment of Officer Jay Taylor to this Department.

Thanks,

Lt. Daniel T. Adams
Patrol West - Zone 6
936 Dunn Ave.
Jacksonville, Fl 32218

"Officer of the Quarter"

Presented by Northside Business Leaders

1st VP Ray Turner to

Officer J. L. Taylor Jr.


Slate of Officers
2010-2011
 

Dear Members, 

August 24, meeting for your next Board was unanimously approved by the members present.  Good Luck to our new Board.

Officer

Member

President

Patricia Hamn

1st Vice President

Ray Turner

2nd Vice President

Glenn Fowler

3rd Vice President

Michael Fisher

Chaplain

Isaac Jones

Secretary/Treasurer

Nancy Burnett

Sergeant at Arms

Shannon Elian

Sergeant at Arms

Sandy Gibbs

Sergeant at Arms

Mark Kaleel

Sergeant at Arms

Darrell Kelly

Sergeant at Arms

Pepper Peete

Sergeant at Arms

Jackie Revels

 

Thank You,

Paul Forte


Dick Berry

Dick Berry

Dick Berry discussed upcoming ribbon cutting and dedication of the Eden Group Sponsored Oceanway Town Center Park.  The dedication will be at New Berlin Road & Oceanway Ave, September 9th, 9:00 A.M.

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