[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E756]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KEITH BERRY

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                          HON. JAMES R. BAIRD

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 2026

  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
Keith Berry, who passed on July 5, 2026. Berry was born in Greencastle 
in 1945. A graduate of Greencastle High School, he spent his entire 
life honoring the land and livestock commended to him by the Almighty 
God.
  Farming was Keith's passion, and he advanced agriculture in many 
ways, serving as president of the National Pork Producers Council, 
Indiana Pork Producers president, Putnam County Council and Co-Alliance 
Board of Directors. In 2010, he was honored as an Indiana Master 
Farmer.
  Keith supported many 4-H members at the Putnam County Fair livestock 
auction and members of the South Putnam FFA Chapter. For years, he 
faithfully attended the Putnamville Church of Faith.
  Keith is survived by his wife Sharyl, his two children, four 
grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, three siblings, and many nieces 
and nephews.

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