[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 8, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12704-S12705]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO TERRY SHERWOOD

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I join many of my fellow 
Arkansans in recognizing and thanking Terry Sherwood with the Southwest 
Arkansas Planning and Development District for his 40 years of work 
with this agency and to wish him all the best in his retirement.
  Since the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District was 
organized and began operation in 1967, it has served local governments 
by working as an indispensable partner to identify and implement State 
and Federal programs. Through Terry's hard work and leadership with the 
Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, communities 
throughout southwest Arkansas have been positively impacted and their 
lasting results are a testament to his dedication and vision and will 
be felt for decades to come.

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  Not only has Terry admirably served in his chosen career, but he has 
also offered his talents and expertise to a variety of local, state and 
national organizations. Terry has served as past President and board 
member of the National Association of Development Organizations, 
chairman of the Arkansas I-69 Association and vice-president of 
Arkansas Good Roads, board member of the Council of Peers and Southwest 
Regional Economic Development Association, chairman of the Association 
of Delta Development Districts, member of the Arkansas Highway and 
Transportation Public Participation's Committee, and a member of the 
Arkansas Association of Development Organizations. Terry's efforts have 
enhanced the lives of the citizens of our state. I am thankful for his 
work and his friendship and wish him a productive retirement.
  I am proud to represent Terry in the U.S. Senate and pleased to have 
this opportunity today to publicly thank him for his contributions to 
the State of Arkansas and the people he touched.
 Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to the 
professional career and community achievements of Terry Sherwood of 
Magnolia, AR.
  Terry Sherwood, a graduate of Michigan State University, began 
working as an employee of Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development 
District, Inc. in 1969. His hard work and dedication showed as he 
became the executive director in January 1992. He has provided the 
people of Arkansas with many accomplishments that are spread throughout 
the State.
  He has served on several boards in several leadership roles such as 
past president and board member of the National Association of 
Development Organizations, NADO, vice president and member of the 
executive board of the I-69 Mid-Continent Highway Coalition, chairman 
of the Arkansas I-69 Association, vice-president of Arkansas Good 
Roads, board member of the Council of Peers Southeast Regional 
Executive Directors Institute, board member of the Southwest Regional 
Economic Development Association, chair of the Association of Delta 
Development Districts Delta Regional Authority, member of the Public 
Participation Committee Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, 
and member of Arkansas Association of Development Organizations.
  Terry has brought great leadership and outstanding integrity to the 
south Arkansas community. His leadership is unique and has inspired 
many other people in the area to get involved in their local 
neighborhoods and towns.
  Mr. President, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing the 
great contributions Terry Sherwood has made to Arkansas and the United 
States of America.

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