[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 59 (Friday, April 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO WAYNE W. HINDS

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2003

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
Arkansan and a leading citizen of Trumann, Arkansas. I am proud to 
recognize Wayne W. Hinds in the United States Congress for his 
invaluable contributions to his community, his state and his Nation.
  Wayne was born and raised in Trumann, Arkansas, and even starred on 
the football team at Trumann High School. During his senior season in 
1955, he set an Arkansas state high school football record for the most 
touchdowns scored in a single game. After graduation in 1956, Wayne 
decided to remain close to home and attended Arkansas State University 
in Jonesboro, where he majored in business administration.
  On November 14, 1959, Wayne married Glenda Moye. He and Glenda had 
two daughters, Tamera Taylor and Misti Sims and are the proud 
grandparents of Raven Dawn Taylor, Brett Taylor, Mackenzie Sims and 
Bailee Sims.
  In August 1967, Wayne began the job that has become the symbol of his 
commitment to his community. That year, Wayne was appointed 
Superintendent, Drainage District Number Seven. This jurisdiction 
covers 190,000 acres, 300 miles of channels and 65 miles of levees 
along the St. Francis River and Right Hand Chute of Little River. In 
February 1978, Wayne was elected General Manager and Executive 
Secretary of Drainage District Number Seven and since then has led the 
effort to protect the valuable waterways of Poinsett County.
  In addition to his remarkable service in his professional career, 
Wayne has also been an important leader in his community. Wayne is a 
member and past president of the Trumann Booster's Club. He also served 
for many years on the Board of Directors of the Trumann Lions Club.
  As children, we all learn the importance of ``remembering where you 
came from''. Wayne not only remembers . . . he serves. He embodies the 
old fashion values of service, leadership and commitment to his 
community that have made our State and our Nation great. On behalf of 
Congress, I pay tribute to Wayne Hinds for his tireless service and 
unwavering commitment to the people of Poinsett County, the people of 
Arkansas and the people of the United States.

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