[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 12 (Thursday, February 10, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S606]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RETIREMENT OF JACK E. HARPER, JR., CHANCERY CLERK OF SUNFLOWER COUNTY, 
                              MISSISSIPPI

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Jack E. Harper, 
Jr., of Sunflower County, Mississippi. Mr. Harper recently retired as 
the Chancery Clerk of Sunflower County after serving tirelessly in this 
position for 44 years. This is an exemplary record of public service, 
and it is a privilege to honor this outstanding Mississippian for his 
unselfish dedication to Sunflower County government for so many years.
  In addition to Mr. Harper's lengthy service as Chancery Clerk, I also 
commend him for his involvement in numerous civic activities and for 
his military service. Mr. Harper is a veteran of the United States 
Marines, having served 31 months in the Pacific Theater during World 
War II. In 1951, while he was a member of the Mississippi National 
Guard, he was ordered to active military duty for 2 years and served 1 
year in Korea during 1951-1952. In conjunction with his military 
service, Mr. Harper is a member and past Commander of the Indianola 
American Legion and VFW posts. Additionally, Mr. Harper has been active 
in his community, as demonstrated by the fact that he served as 
President of the Indianola Lions Club and as the District Governor of 
the Mississippi Lions.
  Jack Harper has always shown a commitment to education. He earned 
degrees from Indianola High School, Mississippi Delta Community 
College, and both Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor degrees from the 
University of Mississippi School of Law, my alma mater. Additionally, 
he has served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Mississippi Delta 
Community College since January, 1961, and has served as Board Chairman 
since 1968. He is a past President of the Mississippi Junior College 
Inter-Alumni Association, and he is a member of the State Association 
of Community and Junior College Trustees. He currently serves as the 
Co-Chairman of the Education Committee for the Indianola Chamber of 
Commerce.
  Although Jack Harper is retiring from official public office, I know 
that he will continue to serve his community and the State of 
Mississippi in the same devoted manner that he has for his entire life. 
I am envious of the time that he will now have to spend with his 
family, particularly his grandchildren. Once again, I congratulate and 
thank Mr. Harper for his service to Sunflower County and Mississippi.

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