[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 45 (Friday, April 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E502]
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                     HONORING JULIE AND JIM TURNER

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 1, 2004

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, I attended the 10th Annual 
Awards Luncheon of the Senior Source, formerly known as Senior Citizens 
of Greater Dallas. At that event, the Senior Source presented its 
Spirit of Generations Award to Julie and Jim Turner, two highly 
respected citizens of Dallas.
  Jim Turner, an internationally recognized leader in the soft drink 
industry, is CEO/President of the Dr. Pepper/Seven Up Bottling Group in 
Dallas. Over the years, Jim Turner and his company have been good 
corporate citizens and have made many contributions to the betterment 
of Dallas.
  I would like to insert in the Record at this point the description of 
Julie and Jim Turner that appeared in the program marking the occasion 
of the presentation of the Generations Award.

                          Julie and Jim Turner

       Julie and Jim Turner work tirelessly to improve the well 
     being of the community in which they live and conduct 
     business. Throughout their 35 years of marriage, they have 
     given and received their energy from family, faith, and 
     friends. And they have generously extended that strength to 
     others. They have taken an active part in numerous nonprofit 
     and corporate boards and are the force behind Dr Pepper/Seven 
     Up Bottling Group's outstanding role as a corporate citizen. 
     In recognition of Julie and Jim Turner's contributions to the 
     greater Dallas community, The Senior Source is pleased to 
     honor them with the 10th Annual Spirit of Generations Award.
       Jim Turner, an internationally recognized leader in the 
     soft drink industry, is part owner and CEO/President of the 
     Dr Pepper/Seven Up Bottling Group. He has been recognized 
     with the two most coveted awards in the beverage industry: 
     Man of the Year from Beverage Industry and Beverage World's 
     Hall of Fame. He has also received the nationally prestigious 
     Horatio Alger Award, as well as the Russell H. Perry Free 
     Enterprise Award, the Baylor University Distinguished Alumni 
     Award, and has been inducted into the Baylor Sports Hall of 
     Fame. He serves on the board of Baylor Health Care System, 
     Boy Scouts of America Circle Ten Council, and Alzheimer's 
     Association, among other local and national organizations.
       Like her husband, Julie Turner is involved in the business 
     affairs of the company and actively supports many local 
     organizations. She serves on the boards of the Baylor Health 
     Care System Foundation, Dallas Historical Society, is 
     Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dallas Baptist 
     University, and is a member of the Crystal Charity Ball 
     Committee. A former teacher, she has served as PTA President 
     and was awarded Life-time Membership in the Texas PTA She is 
     committed to a number of local causes including, among 
     others, American Heart Association, Kidney Texas, Inc., 
     AWARE, and Dallas Symphony Association.
       The Turners are members of Park Cities Baptist Church and 
     enjoy family time with their daughters, Jenna and Amy, Amy's 
     husband, Brent, and their new pride and joy, grandson Turner.
       With the Spirit of Generations Award, The Senior Source is 
     honoring this extraordinary couple for their selfless work 
     throughout the greater Dallas area.

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