AL HJR213

Mourns the death of Colonel William Raymond "Ray" Bean of Montgomery, Alabama, who died on January 18, 2014, at age 70.

Honors his 30-year United States Air Force career as a navigator and pilot, including service in Vietnam where he became a Prisoner of War on May 23, 1972, for ten months.

Recognizes his Distinguished Flying Cross Citation and other military medals and decorations for professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty.

Notes his post-military service as Director of Cadet Programs for the Civil Air Patrol for nine years and his retirement volunteer work at the Alabama Department of Archives and History.

Survived by his wife of 37 years Mindy Rodgers Bean, daughter Peyton Turner, granddaughter Olivia, and siblings Paul, Al, David, and Cindy.