[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 46 (Friday, March 16, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E569-E570]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO JERALD ``JERRY'' LUDWIG

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 16, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory 
of my good friend Jerald ``Jerry'' Ludwig, who passed away on Monday 
March 5, 2007.
  Jerry, born in Algona, Iowa in 1930, was a resident of Henderson, 
Nevada for more than 60 years. He graduated from Basic High School in 
1950. Following his graduation from Basic High School, Jerry 
volunteered in service to his country and served as a photographer for 
the United States Navy during the

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Korean War, thereby kindling his passion for photography. After 
completing his military service, Jerry earned a degree in Political 
Science from Southern Nevada University in 1967. During his tenure at 
Southern Nevada University, Jerry also worked as the audio-visual 
coordinator for the Clark County School District.
  Jerry was also very involved in the community, and was well known for 
his public service and mentoring abilities. Jerry was very active in 
the Boy Scouts and was instrumental in the development of the Boulder 
Dam Area Boy Scout Council in the late 1940's. He was also very 
impassioned about his involvement with the Henderson Rotary Club and 
boasted nearly 50 years of perfect attendance; Jerry also served as the 
President of the organization from 1995-1996 and held many other 
offices.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and memory of my good 
friend Jerald ``Jerry'' Ludwig. His dedication to the community and 
service to his country are commendable. He will be deeply missed by all 
those whose lives he touched.

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