[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1304]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DONALD G. WARD, JR.

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                         HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 1997

  Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of a truly fine gentleman and friend, Donald Grady ``Jack'' Ward, 
a lifelong resident of Henderson County, NC, in the Eleventh 
Congressional District.
  Jack was the son of Katherine Harris Ward of Hendersonville and the 
late Donald G. Ward. He served his country in the Army during World War 
II, and was a member of the VFW and American Legion. Jack continued his 
service to America very ably as a member of the Republican Presidential 
Task Force under Ronald Reagan and George Bush. Further, he was a 
member of Dana United Methodist Church.
  As founder of his own business, Ward Brothers Tractor, he was a 10-
time honoree of the Red Book Business Character Award. He was also a 
long time leader in the apple industry in Henderson County.
  Henry David Thoreau once said that doing good was the only full 
profession. Jack believed that doing good was not only a profession but 
a way of life. I join Jack's family, friends, colleagues, and the 
citizens of Henderson County, in recognizing Jack for his leadership, 
community service, and service to the country.
  Jack was a fine American and a loyal friend and supporter. My 
sympathy is extended to his lovely wife Katherine, his son Donald III, 
and the rest of the Ward family. It was indeed an honor to represent 
him in Washington, and to be an honorary pall bearer at the request of 
his family.

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