Washington, Feb. 10 -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak issued the following press release:

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor to congratulate a Notable North Dakotan (https://fedorchak.house.gov/services/notable-north-dakotans), Ray Curtis of Minot, who celebrates his 109th birthday this week. Ray is the oldest living World War II Veteran in North Dakota.

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Mr. Speaker,

Today, I rise to recognize a remarkable North Dakotan-this handsome young man-Ray Curtis of Minot.

On February 11th, Ray will turn 109 years old.

He is the oldest living World War II veteran in North Dakota and one of the oldest in our entire country.

Ray served our nation during one of the most de...