[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 115 (Monday, September 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO POLLY FISHER

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2000

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to a great Arkansan, and 
I am proud to recognize Polly Fisher in the Congress for her invaluable 
contributions and service to our Nation.
  Polly Fisher distinguished herself through her devotion to her 
family, friends, and community. She was born in Fisherville, TN, on May 
19, 1920, the daughter of Dr. John Samuel and Alverta Dunn Miller. 
Shortly thereafter, she moved to Arkansas, and graduated from Parkin 
High School before attending Arkansas Tech University in Russellville.
  One of the happiest days of her life surely must have been March 5, 
1945, when she married Harrell Cecil Fisher. Many more happy days 
followed, thanks to the births of her daughter, 5 sons, 10 
grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. One of those sons, Roger 
Fisher, worked for the people of the First Congressional District of 
Arkansas as a field representative, and he was a tremendous asset to 
our office, to the people of our State, and to our Nation.
  Polly Fisher is probably best-known for her work with developmentally 
disabled and delayed children through Miss Polly's Day Care Center in 
Wynne, AR. Her generosity and hard word touched many families in Cross 
County and surrounding areas, and her legacy will inspire those who 
continue to provide these important services at the facility that bears 
her name.
  Sadly, Polly Fisher passed away last month. Her congregation at the 
Wynne Baptist Church, where she was church secretary for 20 years, will 
miss her greatly, as will her family and friends.
  I am among this group, and on behalf of the Congress I extend my 
deepest sympathies to her family, even as I encourage them to join me 
in celebrating her extraordinary life.




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