[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 53 (Thursday, April 18, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E500]
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           HONORING THE MEMORY OF ROBERT ``BOB'' JESSOP BEER

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2013

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to honor the legacy of 
Robert `Bob' Jessop Beer. Born on August 8, 1943 to Harry L. and 
Lucille Jessop Beer, Robert is a lifelong Hoosier, proud family man, 
entrepreneur, and soldier whose contributions have made a positive 
impact on the Milford Community.
  In 1962, Robert graduated from Warsaw High School and proudly served 
his country as a U.S. Army Reservist from 1964-1970. He married his 
beautiful wife, Jacquelyn Craft, on September 11, 1965, and together 
had eight lovely children. Robert's entrepreneurial spirit led him to 
be the President and CEO of his business, Beer's & Jessop's Company, 
Inc., where he worked for many years.
  Robert's contributions stemmed far beyond his immediate family and 
business, his presence was well-known to many Hoosiers in the 
community. For more than 40 years, Robert served as the precinct 
committeeman for Van Buren Township and was the Chairman of the 
Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Along with his civic duties, 
Robert was a past patron of the Kosciusko Chapter 169 order of the 
Eastern Star and a member of Kosciusko Masonic Lodge 418 F&AM.
  Robert leaves behind an incredible legacy that will surely live on to 
inspire many Hoosiers in the community to lend a hand in the community 
and help others. His family, including his wife, Jacquelyn, children, 
and grandchildren will remain in my thoughts and prayers during this 
difficult time.
  I am honored to recognize the life of Robert `Bob' Jessop Beer and 
extend my deepest sympathies to his loved ones. Joining Hoosiers across 
the State, we mourn his loss and remember the leadership that will 
continue motivating us all to serve our communities.

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