[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 25, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S3519]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO JAMES BARNETT

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I rise today to recognize 
DaySpring Cards president James Barnett, who is retiring after 42 years 
of service with the world's largest Christian expression company.
  James is a business leader, family man, person of faith, community 
supporter, and author. A native of Northwest Arkansas, he holds a 
bachelor of science degree in business from John Brown University and 
an MBA from the Walton School of Business at the University of 
Arkansas.
  After beginning his DaySpring career as an intern, James was inspired 
to expand the company's reach into well-known retail stores. His four-
decade commitment to DaySpring led to a successful career that 
incorporated his dedication to business and ministry.
  Since 1994, James has led DaySpring with humility, strength, and a 
servant's heart. His leadership has been instrumental in the company's 
mission of sharing God's word over the course of four decades. Even in 
times of deep division in our Nation, his stewardship has helped 
encourage countless people to live out their faith with devotion and 
positivity.
  His impact extends far beyond DaySpring. James has been very involved 
in organizations around his community including athletic, charitable, 
and scholastic boards. He served on the Arkansas Economic Development 
Commission, and in 2020, he was board chairman of the Siloam Springs 
Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves on the Walton School of 
Business Advisory Board and is a member of the WorkMatters board.
  I congratulate James on his faithful service and wish him the best in 
his retirement, where I know he will be happy to spend more time with 
his wife Marilyn, their children, and grandchildren. I know he will 
continue working in different but meaningful ways to spread God's 
love.

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