[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 112 (Friday, July 5, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. GERALD V. CAMMACK

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 5, 2019

  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dr. 
Gerald V. ``Jerry'' Cammack, a United States Air Force Veteran, long-
time dentist, and integral member of the Southeast Texas community. 
Jerry passed away on June 26, 2019 at the age of 79.
  Dr. Cammack was born in Jasper, Texas and lived most of his life in 
Pineland, Texas. In high school, Jerry graduated as the valedictorian 
of his class at Pineland High School in 1958. After graduation, he 
received a basketball scholarship from Lamar University. After 
finishing his undergraduate degree, Jerry moved to Houston, Texas to 
attend the University of Texas Dental Branch.
  While a dental student, Jerry met and married the love of his life, 
Glenda Sanders. After completing his degree, he joined the United 
States Air Force and served as a Captain from 1967 to 1969. When his 
tour of duty was over, he moved back to Jasper, Texas to start both his 
dental practice and a family. After 39 years of dedicated service to 
his clients, Dr. Cammack turned the business over to his son and 
enjoyed a life of retirement doing the things he loved, like spending 
time with his family. Dr. Cammack is survived by his wife, Glenda 
Cammack, their two sons, Dr. Van Cammack and Decker Cammack, and four 
grandchildren.
  Dr. Cammack leaves a special legacy of service to his neighbors 
through his dentistry and his friendship to all in the community. He 
was a great friend to me, and I will miss him dearly.
  Madam Speaker, my prayers and condolences are with the family, 
friends, and community of Dr. Gerald V. Cammack.