[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E275-E276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO SAM H. BOYCE

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2003

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
Arkansan and an outstanding citizen. I am proud to recognize Sam Boyce 
in the U.S. Congress for his invaluable contributions and service to 
his community, his state and his nation.
  Sam showed signs of the talent, determination and achievement that 
have been the hallmarks of his career at an early age, when he 
graduated valedictorian from Tuckerman High School in 1949. After 
receiving a bachelor of science in journalism from the University of 
Arkansas, Sam served his country in the Armed Forces, rising to the 
rank of Second Lieutenant in the Army Signal Corps.
  In 1958, Sam graduated with his law degree from the University of 
Arkansas. Since then, Sam used his legal acumen to champion the rights 
of Arkansans in the legal system and to assume a leading role on two 
issues of particular importance to the people of Arkansas: worker's 
compensation and Social Security. During his career, he co-chaired 
United Labor of Arkansas, chaired the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Worker's 
Compensation section and served on the Legislative Ad Hoc committee on 
Worker's Compensation Reform. His work on Social Security issues 
includes chairing the Social Security Committee of the Arkansas Bar 
Association and his continuing service on the Executive Committee of 
the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives.
  Above all, Sam's career has centered on service and leadership. In 
the 1960's, Sam twice ran for statewide office, including a 
gubernatorial bid in 1966. Later, Sam was a member of the Arkansas Bar 
Association House of Delegates and continues to serve on the Board of 
Governors of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers.

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  He's a man who has truly used his talents and abilities, particularly 
his legal expertise, to benefit the people in his community and across 
Arkansas. He has made life better and richer for all--like me--who were 
lucky enough to call him a friend. On behalf of Congress, I pay tribute 
to Sam Boyce for his tireless service to the people of Arkansas and the 
United States.

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