[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 42 (Monday, March 25, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S2834]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO CARL SIMPSON WHILLOCK

 Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
true statesman. Carl Simpson Whillock was born on May 7, 1926, in the 
small town of Scotland, AR. In the nearly 70 years since, he has 
excelled in the realms of politics, academia, and private business.
  Carl's desire to serve the people of Arkansas surfaced at an early 
age. Just 2 years after receiving both his undergraduate and master's 
degrees from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Carl began a 
distinguished career of public service as a member of the Arkansas 
House of Representatives. He came to Washington in 1955 to serve as the 
executive assistant to the Honorable J.W. Trimble, U.S. Congressman 
from the third district of Arkansas.
  While working in Representative Trimble's office, Carl Whillock 
earned a law degree from George Washington University in 1960. After a 
3-year stint in private law practice, he served as prosecuting attorney 
for the 14th Judicial District of Arkansas before beginning his career 
in academia at the University of Arkansas.
  Carl Whillock was the director for university relations and an 
assistant to the president during his 7\1/2\ years at Arkansas. He also 
taught part-time in the political science department.
  In 1964, Carl Whillock left academics to run my campaign for Governor 
of Arkansas, and I am happy to say he worked with me in the Governor's 
office for a short time after my election. But Carl soon returned to 
his beloved University of Arkansas as the vice president for 
governmental relations and public affairs.
  Carl's many years of work in the academic community were rewarded in 
1978 when he was asked to become the president of Arkansas State 
University in Jonesboro.
  For the past 16 years, Carl has been the president of Arkansas 
Electric Cooperative and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc. As he 
prepares to retire on the 1st of April, his colleagues remember him as 
a trusted friend, a revered mentor, and a gentle, gracious boss.
  Carl Whillock's management style has been praised throughout his many 
years in various positions of authority. He believes in hiring good 
people, and then giving them the space to do their jobs. His employees 
operate effectively and efficiently because Carl makes them feel 
comfortable and encourages them to bring their own style to the 
workplace.
  By all accounts, Carl Simpson Whillock is a success. The very mention 
of his name brings a smile to the faces of those who know him, and the 
words gentleman and good guy flow from their lips.
  After retirement, I am sure Carl will remain active as a member of 
the University of Arkansas' Board of Trustees. He has never been one to 
sit still for very long. He is always there to lend a hand. As Dennis 
Robertson, a long-time friend and employee says, ``Carl approaches life 
in a simple way. He does not get mad. He is warm, caring and above all 
sincere. We can all learn a lot from him.''
  Carl Simpson Whillock--a true asset to the State of Arkansas. On 
behalf of all the people you have touched over these many years, 
congratulations on your retirement.

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