[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2612]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN MEMORY OF HENRY PRYOR

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 18, 2007

  Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Henry 
Pryor of Camden, Arkansas, who passed away December 9, 2007, at the age 
of 50.
  Henry Pryor was a consummate professional who made a positive impact 
on the people and businesses he worked with throughout his life, which 
was abruptly and sadly cut short due to a tragic car accident. His 
career in banking took him across the United States and he eventually 
landed in Camden, Arkansas, where he served as Executive Vice President 
of Heartland Community Bank of Camden, and Senior Vice President of 
Farmers Bank and Trust of Camden.
  Although Henry Pryor had a career in business, his calling and real 
passion was in community development. The City of Camden and its 
residents were extremely fortunate to gain from his selfless gifts of 
time and energy to make his community a better place to live. As a 
member of the Ouachita County Historical Society, he was instrumental 
in preserving historic properties in Camden such as the Clifton-
Greening Street Historic District. He took a keen interest in seeing 
businesses flourish throughout Camden and Ouachita County through his 
service as president of the Camden Area Chamber of Commerce. In 
addition, he was a graduate of the Leadership Camden area program and 
he served on numerous area boards and commissions. As a local community 
leader, he also recognized the vast importance of regional festivals 
and the impact they had on residents and businesses, through his proud 
service as chairman of the Annual Camden Daffodil Festival.
  I send my deepest condolences to his wife of 21 years, Angela 
Woodward Pryor of Camden, Arkansas, and to his numerous nephews, nieces 
and cousins.
  Henry Pryor will be missed by his family, his church, his community 
and all those who knew him and called him a friend. His focus on the 
community and his spirit of service to others and to his community will 
never be forgotten. I will continue to keep his family in my deepest 
thoughts and prayers.

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