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GARRISON, N. D. -(AP)- Word has been received of the death at Long Beach, Cal., of C. W. McGray, former state senator of the 46th district, who died in Long Beach last Wednesday.

McGray's body was cremated at Long Beach, and the ashes are being taken to St. Paul. As now planned, a memorial service will be held at Garrison in the spring.

McGray has lived in Bismark for about 10 years before moving to Garrison in 1924.

Source: Bismarck Tribune, Nov. 24, 1941, page 1


Senate Memorial Resolution L - (Presented by Senator Stucke)

McGRAY, C. W.

WHEREAS, the late Senator, C. W. McGray, Garrison, North Dakota, passed away November 19, 1941, at Long Beach, California, a short summary of his activities follows: Senator McGray was born at Prescott, Wisconsin, January 20, 1870. In 1903 he came to North Dakota and settled at old Cole Harbor where he was associated in business with his brother, Otis F. McGray.

When the town of Underwood was founded he settled there. Later he moved to Bismarck. And in 1924 came to Garrison, North Dakota, where he established the McGray Motor Company. Senator McGray was at one time, heavily interested in banking and real estate business. Senator McGray was affectionately known by young and old as "Bill". He was deeply interested in civic affairs and he was a really truly public spirited individual. He was generous almost to a fault; always a sunny disposition. "Bill" got the most out of life and this, he richly deserved.

He represented McLean County, the 46th Legislative Districts, in 1915 and 1917. He leaves a wife, Winnifred Hart McGray and a son Archie Hart McGray, an attorney in Uncle Sam's armed service;

WHEREAS, in his passing, North Dakota has lost a true friend whose whole life was dedicated to make this a better place in which to live.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Senate of the Twenty-eighth Legislative Assembly of the State of North Dakota that we express our appreciation for the services rendered both as a citizen and a legislator; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Resolution be printed in the Journal of the Senate and the Secretary of the Senate be instructed to send an enrolled copy of the Resolution to his wife, Winnifred Hart McGray, at 615 Second Street, Bismarck, North Dakota, and this his son, Archie Hart McGray, Army Corps Proving Ground, Eglin Field, Valparaiso, Florida.

Filed January 27, 1943


Senate Joint Resolution A - (Introduced by Committee on Memorial Resolutions)

MEMORIAL TO DECEASED MEMBERS

WHEREAS, The late Senator C. W. McGray represented the 46th legislative district in the North Dakota Senate; and

WHEREAS, These men represented their respective districts and constituencies with eminent ability; and

WHEREAS, Since the Twenty-seventh Legislative Assembly the Supreme Ruler of the Universe has seen fit to remove from our midst these well known and esteemed citizens;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the North Dakota Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, that we deeply regret the passing of these men from our midst, because of their contribution to the welfare and upbuilding of the communities in which they lived and the high level, unselfish service with which they discharged their duties in their respective legislative bodies. Let it be said of each and all of them, they gave to their state an ever abiding faith, loyalty and love.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, That we offer their families and friends of these, our departed members, our most profound and heartfelt sympathy; and that copies of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Senate in which they so ably and faithfully served.

Source: Laws Passed at the Twenty-Eighth Session of the Legislative Assembly of the State of North Dakota, Holt Printing Co., Grand Forks, ND, 1943, pages 453-455