[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 6, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H4591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF ART HENRI JERBERT

  (Mr. COURTNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Arthur Jerbert 
of North Stonington, Connecticut. As we approach the 1-year anniversary 
of his passing, it's important for this House to remember Art's 
remarkable service to our Nation and his community.
  Art was a member of the Greatest Generation, entering the U.S. Navy 
during World War II, serving in the submarine force for 20 
distinguished years. His career in the Navy included time aboard one of 
the subs that executed the ``wolf pack'' attack strategy in the Sea of 
Japan. That strategy was instrumental in asserting allied naval 
supremacy in the Pacific, an essential ingredient to final victory. 
During the conflict, he earned the Bronze Star and after the war rose 
to the rank of commander, retiring in 1962.
  After leaving the Navy, Art applied his talents to improving the 
quality of life in southeastern Connecticut. He taught math to high 
schoolers all across the State, he coached little league, served on the 
North Stonington Board of Education, and became Ledyard's first mayor 
in 1971. What an amazing guy.
  Art is deeply missed by his loving wife, Marilyn; his children; 
grandchildren; and great-grandchild. His example of human excellence 
and service is an inspiration for us all today and for generations to 
come.

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