[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MR. RANDY YARNOLD

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 2010

  Mr. BERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise here today to pay tribute to Randy 
Yarnold. His accomplishments are numerous, but his service to the 
students of Wynne High School and the community of Wynne over the past 
four decades is what warrants our recognition and our thanks today.
  Randall Mitchell Yarnold was born in Malvern, Arkansas on March 8, 
1948, the second of four children of Clyde and Velma Yarnold. In 1966, 
he graduated as commencement speaker from Malvern High and enrolled at 
Henderson State University, where he graduated with a BSE in Speech and 
Debate four years later. That fall, he began his teaching career at 
Wynne High School. Sponsorship of the Drama Club was included in his 
duties, and so began a legacy that would lead him to direct 60 plays 
and touch thousands of lives over his 40-year career.
  Yarnold is retiring from his profession after having taught over 
13,000 students in the classroom, including every graduating student at 
Wynne High School since 1994. He also served as the voice of 
Yellowjacket football as the school's stadium announcer. Between 1975 
and 2006, he never missed a home game, and due in part to his 
personality, Yellowjacket Stadium was named the fourth best place to 
see an Arkansas high school football game.
  His patient guidance and passion for theatre have inspired many of 
his students to pursue successful careers on stage over the years, 
while his contagious enthusiasm for all the things he did--teaching, 
directing, and community service--moved many of his peers, including 
his creative partner, Ms. Sherry Phillians, to volunteer their time 
towards achieving whatever goal he pursued.
  Yarnold is truly devoted to his students--supporting them at games, 
recitals, and pep-rallies. It is his dedication to his home, however, 
that moves me to speak today. The values of service to others and 
commitment to community are rarely seen with such distinction and 
dedication. His impact was good and great. On behalf of the United 
States Congress I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating and 
honoring the lifetime and career achievements of Randy Yarnold.

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