[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 12, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H5078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JERRY LEE LOUPEE

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
life of my friend, Mr. Jerry Lee Loupee, who passed away on May 28 at 
the age of 83.
  During my time being involved in politics in Chatham County, I got to 
know Jerry Loupee. I got to know him and his wife, Bonnie, because they 
were stalwarts. They were strong supporters of the Republican Party.
  Jerry was an integral part of the Skidaway Island Republican Club, 
the Chatham County Republican Party, and many charitable organizations 
around the world, always striving to make the world a better place to 
live.
  Jerry said: ``If you teach your children compassion, you have done 
half the job of raising them right.''
  At home, he served to protect Georgia through the Georgia State 
Defense Force. Abroad, he worked for 31 years for Hercules Inc. in 
Pakistan, Taiwan, and Thailand, before coming back to his home in 
Savannah.
  Recently, Jerry and Bonnie had moved back to their home in Iowa. My 
wife, Amy, and I had the opportunity to visit with them before they 
moved. I am glad we had that final opportunity to be with Jerry.
  Bonnie, please know that we love you very much, and we share with you 
in the celebration of Jerry's life. Jerry was a true friend to many in 
Savannah and around the world, and he truly will be missed.

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