[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 186 (Tuesday, November 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING FORMER STATE SENATOR BEVERLY GARD

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2018

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on behalf of the entire 6th 
Congressional District of Indiana, to recognize former State Senator 
Beverly Gard for her contribution to our state.
  For 24 years, Bev represented Hancock and Shelby counties with honor 
and integrity in the Indiana General Assembly. She established herself 
as a tenacious and effective leader in the Senate and always put the 
interests of her district first. It was an honor to serve with Bev 
during my time in the Indiana General Assembly.
  On a personal note, Jennifer and I cherish our friendship with Bev. 
She has been a loyal friend and a wise adviser to me during my entire 
tenure in Congress. Both Jennifer and Bev are proud alums of the 
University of Tennessee and Bev was also among my earliest and most 
vocal supporters. I want to thank Bev for her friendship and support of 
my work in Congress. I wish her continued success in all that God has 
planned for her and her family.

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