[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 211 (Tuesday, December 7, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN REMEMBRANCE OF GREGORY RONALD ``RON'' HERRING, SR.

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2021

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Gregory 
Ronald ``Ron'' Herring, Sr. Ron spent his life dedicated to his family 
and the people of the Northern Neck. He was the kind of person who 
never met a stranger.
  Ron graduated from Hargrave Military Academy in 1968 and went on to 
apprentice and graduate from Newport News Ship Building in 1972. He met 
the love of his life, Linda Lee, and they were married on March 14, 
1970. Together they started the Home Crafters in 1987 where they 
erected more than 300 homes and completed countless renovations.
  Throughout his life, Ron was very involved with the Morattico Baptist 
Church, the Northumberland County Republican Committee, the Northern 
Neck Home Builders Association, and the Northumberland County school 
system. Ron was also an avid outdoorsman with a deep love for the 
Northern Neck's waters. He enjoyed spending his time fishing, boating, 
and advocating for commercial and sport fishermen.
  Ron is survived by his wife and sweetheart, Linda; sister, Georgena 
Herring Strawderman; daughters, Angela (Shawn) Clarke and Sara Bishop; 
son, Greg (Shannon) Herring; grandchildren Madison, Bobby and Jacob 
Clarke, Luke and McKenna Dooley, and Danielle Thompson.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me and countless others as we 
recognize the life of Gregory Ronald Herring, Sr.

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