[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 28, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E229]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JERRY R. POER

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 28, 2001

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Jerry R. 
Poer, a salon and cosmetology school owner from my district. On January 
26, 2001, he was inducted into the National Cosmetology Association's 
Board of Directors Hall of Renown.
  Mr. Poer was recently honored at the International Beauty Show in 
Long Beach, California. The award acknowledges his many years of 
contributions to the cosmetology industry. Poer has received numerous 
other awards and honors during his distinguished career. He has 
received the Charleston Cosmetologist of the Year and the South 
Carolina Cosmetologist of the Year honors. He has also served as 
President of the National Cosmetology Association of South Carolina and 
Styles Director of the South Carolina Fashion and Education Committee. 
While a member of Hair America he served as coordinator for the NCA 
Montage Collection.
  Mr. Poer has been a platform artist, lecturer, and consultant for 
state shows, modeling agencies, and many educational classes. Modern 
Salon, American Salon, Passion, and Men's Passion have each featured 
Mr. Poer during his career. Mr. Poer has been inducted into the South 
Carolina Cosmetology Hall of Fame and served on the Governor's Advisory 
Board. Students and staff of his cosmetology school have received nine 
State Hair Styling Championships.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me and my colleagues today in paying 
tribute to an individual whose dedication to his field is extremely 
noteworthy. Mr. Jerry R. Poer continues to this day to support the 
growth and advancement of the cosmetology industry and he deserves our 
praise.

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