[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 112 (Friday, July 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF THE REVEREND C.K. YARBER, SR.

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 12, 2007

  Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor dear friends of mine 
for their 50 years of dedicated service to the city of Texarkana and to 
the State of Arkansas through their ministries. Reverend C.K. Yarber, 
Sr., and his wife, Inez Yarber, are true leaders who have provided a 
model example and have built a solid foundation for future generations.
  This year, the Yarbers celebrate a milestone anniversary of 
ministering at Lonoke Baptist Church, Miller County and across 
southwest Arkansas for the past 50 years. The Yarbers first began their 
ministry at Lonoke Baptist Church when it had just a few dozen members, 
but now the congregation boasts over 600 worshipers each Sunday. 
Reverend Yarber is also currently serving as moderator of the Southwest 
District Association, a position he has held for the past 12 years.
  Reverend Yarber is a native of Ashdown, Arkansas, and a graduate of 
the United Theological Seminary School in Monroe, Louisiana. Soon after 
seminary, Reverend Yarber began his life's work of giving back to his 
community by nourishing and strengthening a church family that has 
literally changed and impacted countless lives for a half century.
  The Yarbers' service does not end at the church steps as they 
continue to contribute throughout the State of Arkansas to enhance the 
world for so many. Reverend Yarber was the first African American to 
serve on the Texarkana, Arkansas School Board. The couple is also 
active with the Arkansas Voter Registration Committee, the Miller 
County NAACP, the Civil Service Commission of the Arkansas State 
Police, and through their ministries in the Arkansas Prison System, 
among many others.
  I am deeply honored to recognize one family's tremendous faith and 
devotion towards making our world a better place to live. Reverend C.K. 
Yarber and Inez Yarber have spent their lifetime together reaching out 
and teaching youth, adults and seniors alike about the positive healing 
influence faith can have on a person's life. The vision and work of 
this couple is remarkable and I congratulate them for reaching this 50-
year mark and for the countless contributions they have made to our 
society through their steadfast ministries and selfless outreach. I am 
proud of their service and I am honored to call them my friends.

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