[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E5]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF DOCK GABBERT

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 5, 2021

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Dock Gabbert who passed away on December 30. Dock dedicated 
his life to serving the people of Mississippi and his legacy will be 
long remembered.
  Born on July 30, 1942 in Banner, MS to Dock and Rena Gabbert, Dock 
went on to graduate from Bruce High School. In 1960, he married Gloria 
Kay Ramage and spent 25 years with Willis Engineering. He also served 
in the Mississippi Army National Guard. Dock was known for his deep 
love for the outdoors. He went on hunting trips with friends that took 
him across the country. He could often be found fishing or working in 
his yard. His love for his community was at the forefront of all he 
did.
  Dock began his career in public service in 1967 on the Derma Board of 
Alderman. In 1969, he was elected mayor of Derma, where he ultimately 
served 51 years making him Mississippi's longest serving mayor. He won 
14 elections, one by only a two-vote margin. He took pride in his 
contributions to the city infrastructure and his part in making Denna 
an enjoyable city to live in. His tenure allowed continuity in local 
projects and his impact on the quality of life in Derma will endure.
  Dock Gabbert was an outstanding Mississippian who exemplified a 
commitment to public service. He dedicated his life to making life 
better for his community. I am grateful for men like Dock who so humbly 
served our great state, and my deepest condolences are with those who 
loved him.

                          ____________________