[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 97 (Monday, July 24, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1307]
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   A TRIBUTE TO DAVID A YARGER, FORMER CITY ATTORNEY OF VERSAILLES, 
                                MISSOURI

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 24, 2000

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this means to share a few words 
with you regarding the career of David A. Yarger, of Versailles, 
Missouri, who recently retired from his post as City Attorney after 
serving more than 33 years.
  Since December of 1966, Mr. Yarger has provided countless hours of 
legal guidance to the citizens of Versailles and served diligently as 
the Prosecuting Attorney for the City of Versailles. In addition to his 
service as City Attorney, David Yarger has worked to acquire new 
industries in his community, and he was instrumental in creating the 
Versailles Park Board. Mr. Yarger has also dedicated his time to the 
establishment of the Roy E. Otten Memorial Airport and has served as 
the chairman and secretary of the airport board.
  David Yarger is a member and past president of the Versailles Lions 
Club. He has served on the Morgan County Fair Board and the Fair Cook 
Shack Committee. As a pilot, Mr. Yarger has frequently made available 
his time to fly city officials and other residents of the community to 
destinations throughout Missouri, and he is responsible for the 
outstanding aerial photographs taken during Versailles' annual and 
well-attended Old Tyme Apple Festival.
  Mr. Speaker, David A. Yarger has established himself as a civic 
leader in Versailles and Morgan County. His career and dedication to 
his community show that he is a role model for all Americans. I am 
certain that the members of this body will join me in congratulating 
Mr. Yarger for a job well-done.

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