[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 150 (Wednesday, September 18, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5572]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       REMEMBERING WALTER TURNBOW

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the life of 
Walter Turnbow, who passed away on September 9 at the age of 95. Walter 
was a longtime leader in northwest Arkansas and truly represented what 
it meant to put the needs of others above one's own.
  Walter Turnbow served on the Springdale Industrial Commission, 
Springdale Public Facilities board, Beaver Water District board, and 
the Springdale Water and Sewer Commission. In addition to these 
positions, he also served on the Springdale School Board, Northwest 
Arkansas Community Care Foundation, and the Arkansas State Board of 
Education.
  He dedicated his life to public service and the education system in 
Springdale. While serving on the water and sewer commission, he oversaw 
the construction of what was, at that time, the State's largest water 
tank. This proved to be a forward-thinking decision since the city's 
continued growth would require greater infrastructure investment. 
Because of Walter's leadership, Springdale was prepared for the changes 
and completed the project without having to borrow money.
  Walter saw education as the gateway to a better future for his 
community. In 2006, the Springdale School District honored his 
contributions to the community and the school board by naming an 
elementary school after him. He often visited the school to meet with 
students and read to them. In addition to the elementary school, other 
sites and meeting spaces in the Springdale community have also been 
named in his honor, a testament to his very real impact and incredible 
legacy.
  As one of Springdale's most well-known public servants, he touched 
the lives of everyone in the community. From overseeing economic 
development to ensuring a quality education for everyone, Walter 
Turnbow left a mark on the community of Springdale that no one will 
soon forget. I extend my condolences to his loved ones and the entire 
Springdale community and pray that future leaders will follow his 
remarkable example.

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