[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5951-S5952]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING DALE FREEMAN

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the life of 
Lawrence County Judge Dale Freeman of Portia, AR, who passed away on 
Saturday, September 17, 2016.
  Judge Freeman was a Lawrence County native who loved his neighbors 
and community with evident passion. Dale graduated from Southern 
Baptist College and worked at Burlington Northern Railroad, where he 
retired after 36 years of service. He also had a desire for public 
service and went on to become mayor of Portia, AR, and eventually was 
elected judge of Lawrence County in 2010.
  Judge Freeman once told a reporter, ``the only job I ever wanted was 
to be the judge in Lawrence County.'' When the people of Lawrence 
County gave him that opportunity, he made the most of it. He was a 
tireless advocvate for citizens and was known to put in long hours 
conducting the business of the county. His ultimate goal was to leave 
the county better than when he took office, and based on the results, 
it is fair to say that he achieved that aim.
  Judge Freeman was injured in a car accident in August of this year 
and was being treated at a hospital in Little Rock. While he had been 
making progress toward a recovery, unfortunately, his health rapidly 
declined, and he passed away as a result of his injuries. He is 
survived by his wife, Mary, daughters, Tonya, Candi, and Michelle, and 
son, Jeff.
  I deeply admire Judge Freeman's dedication to serving his lifelong 
home of Lawrence County. I know his leadership, dedication, and 
commitment to the community will be missed by many. I join with them in 
praying for comfort for Judge Freeman's family, friends, and loved 
ones. Today we honor him as his community grieves his loss and reflects 
on his life and service.

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