[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 24, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E50]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE SERVICE OF MAYOR JOE C. WISE JR.

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 24, 2023

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of Mr. 
Joe C. Wise, Jr. of Sheridan, Arkansas. Mayor Wise is an institution in 
the city of Sheridan. He began his service as city Treasurer in 1971 
and was first elected Mayor in 1988. For a total of 52 years, Mayor 
Wise has honorably served the citizens of Sheridan.
  Local leaders like Mayor Wise are the backbone of America, as they 
assess and address the needs of their communities. Mayor Wise has been 
instrumental in the growth and prosperity Sheridan has experienced. One 
of Mayor Wise's top priorities throughout his time in office has been 
to improve Sheridan's infrastructure. This work has included expanding 
the city's wastewater system and paving all the streets in Sheridan.
  Developing recreational opportunities for the people of Sheridan has 
also been a big priority for Mayor Wise. During his time as mayor, he 
created a system of walking trails and expanded the city's fantastic 
community center. To ensure the longevity and continued development of 
these investments in the community, Mayor Wise also focused his energy 
on working closely with Sheridan's police and fire departments to 
ensure that public safety was at the core of Sheridan's growth. This 
work has helped Sheridan flourish, and the impacts of these projects 
are being felt daily by local families and businesses. Thanks to all 
that Mayor Wise has done, future generations of Sheridan residents will 
have a legacy they can build on and be proud to share.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Mayor Wise for his life of service and 
dedication to the people of Sheridan.