[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 46 (Thursday, April 23, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E672]
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                  IN HONOR OF MR. WILFRED ``RED'' REED

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 1998

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a wonderful 
man, Mr. Wilfred ``Red'' Reed.
  Red was the perfect example of a good neighbor and friend. He was the 
kind of man that was always there when there was a need and was never 
concerned with drawing attention to his good deeds or claiming credit.
  If children needed transportation to a school event or money for 
necessities, he was the first to make a donation. He had a habit of 
leaving ripe tomatoes on your door step with no note attached--he 
simply had more than he needed and wanted to share with others. It made 
no difference to him who needed assistance--the church, school, 
community, friends, or neighbors--he was there.
  He never had anything but good to say about anyone or anything. If he 
ever had a negative thought, he kept it to himself.
  He brought civility to any conversation or discussion that he was 
involved in and set a standard for good citizenship that will endure 
through generations.
  Beloved and admired, Red will be missed by the community he lived in 
and served over these many years.
  Of Red, the ultimate compliment can be given: he will be missed 
because he was a good man, and the world is a better place because he 
was here.

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