[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 95 (Tuesday, July 10, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1290-E1291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CHARLES ``CHICKEN'' JEANS

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2001

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
Arkansan and an outstanding citizen, and I am proud to recognize 
Charles ``Chicken'' Jeans in the Congress for his invaluable 
contributions and service to his community, to our state, and our 
nation.
  ``Chicken'' has worn many hats during his lifetime: husband, father, 
grandfather, farmer, car salesman, and county road supervisor--to name 
just a few. But he will always tell you that he is ``nothing but a 
bird.''
  In Lonoke County and around Arkansas, ``Chicken'' is well known as 
the man to see if you need anything. ``Chicken'' came to work for the 
county on September 24, 1984, and he retired sixteen years later, on 
September 16, 2000 after serving under three county judges. Judge 
``Dude'' Spence, Judge Don Bevis, and Judge Carol Bevis all valued 
``Chicken'' for his experience and knowledge of the county.
  Ask any politician, farmer, or businessman in central Arkansas what 
they will be doing on the second Thursday in August, and they will say, 
``I'm going to Coy for the Po' Boy Supper to see Chicken!'' The Po' Boy 
Supper has been an annual event for many years. Several

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hundred people gather to eat barbecue bologna with all the trimmings, 
and to listen to Chicken laugh and tell tall tales.
  On behalf of the Congress, I extend congratulations and best wishes 
to Charles ``Chicken'' Jeans, on his successes and achievements. He has 
made life better for Lonoke County citizens, and richer for all--like 
me--who are lucky enough to call him a friend.

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