[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1025]
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                    TRIBUTE TO ROBERT MITCHELL LOWE

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 1999

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a dear friend, 
business associate, mentor, and father-in-law, Mr. Robert Mitchell 
Lowe.
  Mr. Bob, as he was known in his home town of Gillett, AR, was born, 
raised, and lived the life of a gentleman by any and all definitions. 
He was a superb father and incomparable grandfather, caring and adoring 
husband. He defined southern gentleman.
  He taught by example, he loved unselfishly, and he was never envious 
of others.
  He loved his family unconditionally, just because they were his. His 
great joy in life was doing for his family, especially his 
grandchildren. He established a place in Gillett, AR that will be known 
to his family forever as ``home.'' A safe haven, where you are always 
welcome, loved, cared for and safe.
  I took care of Mr. Bob's business for almost thirty-five years, and 
made some monumental mistakes, but he never once criticized me or 
offered a critical word.
  His great love for his church, farm, friends and neighbors is what 
makes rural America the great place it is. He was never boastful, 
proud, rude, or self-seeking. He was not easily angered, kept no record 
of wrongs, always protected, trusted, hoped, and persevered. He was 
happiest on festive occasions, with holiday meals and a lap full of 
adoring grandchildren. He ended all his visits with his grandchildren 
with ``grand daddy loves you'' and none ever doubted that he did.
  If as some say, that your children are a true measure of a man, then 
Mr. Bob was very successful. His daughters Carolyn and Martha and 
grandchildren Ann, Rebecca, Mitchell and Catherine would make any man 
proud, and are a true legacy.
  The world is a better place for his having lived. All who knew him 
are enriched by his kind ways and charm. I was privileged to have been 
associated with Mr. Bob.

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