[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 118 (Wednesday, September 9, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10138-S10139]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO HERBERT MABRY, THE 1998 RICHARD B. RUSSELL PUBLIC SERVICE 
                            AWARD RECIPIENT

 Mr. CLELAND. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the 1998 
Richard B. Russell Public Service Award recipient, Herbert Mabry of 
Sandy Springs, Georgia.
  Herb is a man who truly defines public service. Over the years, he 
has been actively involved in serving the people in many capacities, 
including his own campaign for public office.
  The Richard B. Russell Award is given each year to an individual who 
truly ``raises the bar'' for us all and goes the extra mile for his or 
her community and state. The honor is bestowed upon an individual who 
works tirelessly to promote the ideals of the State of Georgia and who 
strengthens and shapes our State for the future. Senator Russell 
understood that public service and political involvement is a

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tool of citizenship, and this year's honoree is a man who believes that 
being an active public servant defines citizenship.
  Herb has been the President of the Georgia State AFL-CIO since 1972, 
and has truly defined and shaped the labor movement throughout Georgia 
during the past several decades. He is also very involved in other 
organizations including the Georgia Labor Committee, the Georgia Trade 
Union Council for Histradut, the AFL-CIO Appalachian Council, the 
Georgia Democratic Party and the Fulton County Personnel Board. He has 
been a member of Carpenter's Local Union #225 since 1950 and served as 
its President for the past 25 years. He also serves as the President of 
the Southeastern Regional Council of Carpenters.
  Herb Mabry is a native of Fulton County, Georgia. He and his wife 
Colleen have six children and 11 grandchildren.
  Mr. President, I ask that you join me and our colleagues in honoring 
Herbert Mabry's innumerable contributions and unselfish and inspiring 
hard work and dedication to the State of Georgia and our Nation. Herb 
personifies the definition of a true and loyal American and sets the 
standard for all citizens to live by.

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