[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1195]
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                  IN LASTING MEMORY OF HAROLD VENABLE

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2007

  Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Harold 
Venable, of Grady, AR, who passed away June 4, 2007, at the age of 78.
  Mr. Venable had two passions--farming and public service. He served 
on the Lincoln County Quorum Court for 24 years and was a member of the 
Grady City Council. Mr. Venable was a retired farmer recognized as an 
accomplished agriculturist who won multiple awards at the Arkansas 
State Fair and was a past recipient of the Farm Family of the Year 
Award.
  Mr. Venable spent a lifetime giving back to his community and his 
dedication and numerous contributions to agriculture will never be 
forgotten. Anyone who ever knew him will always remember his smile and 
good-natured spirit as he always made time for anyone who wanted to 
talk.
  Perhaps most important was Mr. Venable's gracious nature which he 
bestowed upon his fellow man, something that was deep-seated in his 
strong faith. He was an active, lifelong member of the First Baptist 
Church of Grady where he served as a Deacon. In addition, his humble 
influence and natural ability to lead was evident in all he did. He was 
a charter member and past President of the Grady Lion's Club, a member 
of the Long Lake Drainage Board, the Lincoln County Farm Bureau, and 
the Big Island Hunting Club.
  My deepest condolences go to his beloved wife of 59 years, Charlene 
Venable of Grady; his two daughters, Sondra Ashcroft of Pine Bluff and 
Billie Issacs of Grady; his three grandchildren Lee Drake of Star City, 
Christian Ashcraft of Pine Bluff and Britten Ashcraft of Pine Bluff; 
and to his three brothers Clyde Venable of Grady, Leonard Venable of 
Little Rock, and Robert Venable of Grady. Harold Venable will be 
greatly missed in Grady, Lincoln County, and throughout the state of 
Arkansas.

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