[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 49 (Monday, March 31, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E450]
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                    HONORING JERRY HERRIN RETIREMENT

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2008

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Jerry Herrin on 
the occasion of his retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer 
of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce.
  Jerry Herrin was born in Arp, Texas in 1939. Mr. Herrin graduated 
from Arp High School and attended the University of Texas in Austin. 
Mr. Herrin is married to Nancy. He has three children: Lisa, Mike, and 
Brad. He is the proud grandfather of five grandchildren: Jesse, Ashley, 
Keller, Michael, and Andee.
  Jerry Herrin began his distinguished career working on the staff of 
the Austin Chamber of Commerce from 1963 to 1967. Mr. Herrin took his 
first job as a Chamber CEO in 1968 at the New Braunfels Chamber of 
Commerce. Over the years, he has served as president and CEO of 
numerous Chambers including Conroe, Garland, and Temple.
  Jerry Herrin has served as president and CEO of Grapevine Chamber of 
Commerce since 1985. Mr. Herrin has dedicated himself to the betterment 
of the Grapevine community promoting area businesses, and supporting 
growth of new establishments, for over twenty-three years. Under his 
tenure, Mr. Herrin has secured dedicated members, many who serve on its 
committees and board of directors.
  Jerry Herrin has provided tremendous support for his community and 
his outstanding leadership is worthy of recognition. I wish Mr. Herrin 
a happy, healthy retirement, and a well deserved change of pace. It is 
an honor to represent him in the 24th District of Texas.

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