[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E677]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF DALE FORTENBERRY

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 2021

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life and service of Dale Fortenberry as alderman and mayor of 
Farmington.
  Dale was elected Alderman on July 1, 2001 and served until his 
Election as mayor on July 1, 2005. Dale diligently served the city of 
Farmington for 16 years as mayor. During his time as mayor, he worked 
diligently to acquire $1.2 million in grants for the City of Farmington 
to provide wastewater collection, city hall renovation, and to build a 
city park. His persistence for Heritage Community Park showed when the 
City of Farmington received a 1st Place award for Community Development 
at the Mississippi Municipal League Conference in June 2019. He also 
served 3 terms as Chairman of the North Mississippi Mayor's Association 
and was a member of the Executive Board of Directors for the State of 
Mississippi Municipal League and Legislative Committee.
  Prior to his career as mayor, Dale supported local Corinth businesses 
by working at Tyrone Hydraulics for 35 years and Little Brothers 
Construction for 10 years.
  Dale Fortenberry is the youngest son of Buford and Clara Fortenberry. 
Dale is originally from Leake County. He has been married to Shirley 
Fortenberry since 1972 and has two children, Sammy and Nancy. He is 
passionate about the history of the Confederacy, his family, and the 
citizens of Farmington.
  I join many Mississippians in commemorating the life of Mr. Dale 
Fortenberry. He was a loyal businessman, alderman, and mayor.

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