[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 145 (Tuesday, December 2, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1690]
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                          HONORING CLYDE HAWES

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 2, 2014

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Clyde Hawes 
from New Madrid, Missouri for his exceptional years of service as 
Presiding Commissioner of New Madrid County.
  Mr. Hawes has set a wonderful example of public service and 
dedication to bettering our community. This month he will be retiring 
after serving as Presiding Commissioner for 36 years. Before that Mr. 
Hawes also served as Assessor of New Madrid County for 20 years while 
owning and operating his family farm. Mr. Hawes has spoken at several 
public events sharing his knowledge about business, agriculture, and 
civic matters.
  Apart from his work as commissioner, Mr. Hawes is a Sunday school 
teacher at his church. As a devoted family man, Clyde sets a precedent 
for others to follow by committing to a balancing work and family.
  For his years of service and all the work he has done to strengthen 
our community, it is my pleasure to recognize the achievements of Clyde 
Hawes and congratulate him on his retirement before the House of 
Representatives.

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