[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 72 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1069]
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           IN LASTING RECOGNITION OF CHARLES RICHARD LIPPARD

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2006

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Charles 
Richard ``Rick'' Lippard of Booneville, AR, who passed away on March 9, 
2006. Rick was born on May 31, 1946, and I wish to recognize his life 
and achievements.
  A graduate of Bauxite High School, the University of Arkansas, and 
the University of Arkansas School of Law, Rick started a law practice 
in Booneville in 1970. Throughout his legal career, he served as 
Booneville City Attorney, Logan County Deputy Prosecutor, Public 
Defender, and Booneville Municipal Judge. He was also a member of the 
American Bar Association and the Arkansas Bar Association.
  Rick was also extremely active in the Booneville community where he 
was President and member of the Booneville Chamber of Commerce, a 
member of the Booneville Parks and Recreation Commission, a Member of 
the USDA Committee, President, Paul Harris Fellow, and member of the 
Booneville Rotary Club, Booneville Little League Coach and board member 
of First Western Bank.
  In 2003, Rick was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS, 
and true to his nature, passionately volunteered in whatever capacity 
possible. He volunteered tirelessly for the Fort Smith Chamber of 
Muscular Dystrophy Association, MDA, and the Memphis and Arkansas 
Chapters of the ALS Association.
  As a man of faith, Rick taught the McLean Bible Study Class at First 
United Methodist Church and was a devoted member of the Walnut Grove 
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
  Rick spent a lifetime dedicated to the community of Booneville and 
will be deeply missed. My deepest sympathies go to his wife, Elaine; 
his three daughters, Lisa, Laura and Lesley; his three sons, Billy, 
Justin and Kyle; and his sister, Sharon. While Rick may no longer be 
with us, his legacy will live on in the lives he touched.

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