[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 10, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E151]
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                          TRIBUTE TO LON MANN

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2004

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of Arkansas' finest 
citizens, Lon Mann. I am proud to recognize Lon in the Congress for his 
invaluable contributions and service to his profession, his family, his 
state and this nation.
  A third generation farmer, Mr. Mann returned from World War II to 
continue in the family tradition as a cotton producer and ginner as a 
partner at McClendon Mann & Felton Gin Company in Marianna, AR. He was 
a leader in the revitalization of the National Cotton Council of 
America and served as its president as he advocated for America's 
cotton farmers. He also served as president of the Mid-South Ginners 
Council and the Agricultural Council of Arkansas, as a trustee of the 
National Cotton Council's Cotton Foundation and was rightfully inducted 
into the Arkansas Agricultural Hall of Fame. Mr. Mann was the recipient 
of numerous awards including the University of Arkansas Cooperative 
Extension Service ``Cotton Achievement'' award, the Harry Baker Award 
from the National Cotton Council and the Horace Hayden Cotton Ginner of 
the Year Award in 2000.
  Mr. Mann's efforts extended beyond the cotton fields into the 
community as Chairman of the Board of Methodist Hospital and Health 
Systems in Memphis, TN, and president of the Marianna-Lee County School 
Board.
  Lon Mann was a faithful and dedicated husband to his wife, June, a 
loving father to daughters June, Louise and Burkley and son William, 
and the proud grandfather of six grandchildren. Throughout his life, he 
was dedicated to serving his fellow citizens as a leader in both his 
profession and his community, and he deserves our respect and gratitude 
for his priceless contributions. I will be forever honored by our 
friendship.
  On behalf of the Congress, I extend sympathies to Lon's family, and 
gratitude for all he did.

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