[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 157 (Tuesday, October 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2643-E2644]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF GERALD BARNES ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 27, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. Gerald 
Floyd Barnes upon the occasion of his 90th birthday. Mr. Barnes has 
spent a lifetime serving others, and it is a privilege to recognize him 
on his accomplishments today.
  Gerald Barnes was born on October 30, 1919 in Baker, Florida. He is 
one of five children born to Ottis and Vera Barnes, and he is a life-
long Northwest Florida resident. When he was five years old, Gerald and 
his family moved to Milton, Florida. In 1942, he married Irene Russell. 
They have two children and four grandchildren. When World War II ended, 
Gerald joined his father in the grocery business, later opening his own 
store in downtown Milton--Barnes Supermarket.
  Gerald began his life of elected public service in 1950. He served on 
the Milton City Council between 1950 and 1962, and then was elected as 
County Commissioner for Santa Rosa County in 1966. In 1972, Gerald was 
elected as the Clerk of the Court for

[[Page E2644]]

Santa Rosa County where he served for twenty years. During this time, 
he has also served as a deacon of First Baptist Church of Milton, 
working in various roles including Director of the Junior Department 
and Director of the Adult Department. Gerald is also a member of The 
Gideons International and the Kiwanis Club of Milton.
  Madam Speaker, Gerald Barnes is a Northwest Florida community leader 
who has spent a lifetime serving the public. My wife Vicki and I wish 
him a happy birthday and his entire family all the best for the future.

                          ____________________