[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 182 (Monday, November 28, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S6820]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO JACKIE CRABTREE

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I rise today to recognize Pea 
Ridge Mayor Jackie Crabtree who is retiring after 27 years of leading 
his community.
  When Crabtree was elected mayor of Pea Ridge in 1994, it was a part-
time position that oversaw a population of 1,300 people. He helped 
usher in growth and development that, today, underpins a flourishing 
community that now boasts nearly 6,600 residents.
  In his decades of service and commitment, Mayor Crabtree successfully 
met the moment to change the community including providing the services 
and needs citizens rely on such as a full-time fire department and 
paramedics and an expanded police department.
  His leadership was crucial to improving the infrastructure in the 
city with an upgraded wastewater treatment plant, new water lines, and 
additional sidewalks.
  The list of accomplishments he has directed is lengthy, but he is 
quick to credit his dedicated team. Mayor Crabtree's humility reflects 
his success as a leader and public servant.
  The mayor considers it an honor and privilege to serve the people of 
Pea Ridge. They will surely miss his vision and dedication, but I am 
confident he will continue to be involved and engaged.
  From a career at Walmart, to the Pea Ridge School Board and president 
of the Arkansas Municipal League, Mayor Crabtree has spent countless 
hours giving back to his community and beyond. I applaud him for his 
commitment to helping others and enacting positive change. I appreciate 
his example and many years of friendship.
  I wish him the best of luck in his retirement where he will be able 
to spend more time with his wife and high school sweetheart Freida Sue 
Booth and their son Eric, daughter-in-law Shelly, and granddaughters 
Mahala and Kaylea.

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