[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 118 (Wednesday, September 9, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1677]
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                    IN HONOR OF ROBERT ``WORT'' REED

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 9, 1998

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of my good 
friend and neighbor, Robert ``Wort'' Reed, who passed away recently. 
Wort lived in my hometown of Gillett and was the perfect example of a 
good neighbor and friend. He was a hard worker who never failed to 
pitch in when a friend or neighbor needed him. Wort was always ready to 
do his part for the community, school, church, or profession. He had a 
great sense of fairness and honesty. He was one of those rare people 
who took care of his own business and only wanted enough. He came from 
a family that lived the values we talk about every day on the House 
floor. If the measure of a great man is the children he leaves behind, 
then he is by all measures great.
  Let us today pay tribute to a friend, role model, community leader, 
and Christian whose standard we should all follow. Wort will be 
remembered and missed by all of his friends and family in Gillett, AR.

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