[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 31822]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO LUTHER W. HERNDON

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2007

  Mr. McINTYRE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Robeson 
County Commissioner Luther W. Herndon of St. Pauls, NC, who recently 
passed away. Affectionately referred to as ``Bill'' by those who knew 
him and those he served, Commissioner Herndon added new depth to the 
word, dedication. As a native Southeastern North Carolina and as a 
public servant, he offered an unwavering service to everything he did 
and to everyone who knew him, and unwavering commitment to his 
responsibilities as an elected official.
  Born and reared in Robeson County, Commissioner Herndon understood 
the people he represented and cared deeply about making a positive 
difference in their lives. Over his lifetime, he experienced firsthand 
the dramatic changes that have taken place within our Nation's rural 
communities. Through his visionary leadership, he worked to ensure that 
the citizens of Robeson County were given the benefits that come with 
that progress. Because of his strong passion for his hometown, 
Commissioner Herndon never forgot the traditions and beliefs that make 
Robeson County unique. Through his dynamic leadership abilities, he was 
able to strike the crucial balance required by a community that values 
stability as well as change.
  Commissioner Herndon spent more than one-third of his life in public 
office, sitting for 27 years on the Board of County Commissioners. His 
list of accomplishments as a public servant is extensive. Throughout 
his time in office, he worked on projects that improved the county's 
water services and water quality. Commissioner Herndon was instrumental 
in the construction of a landfill in his district that remains an 
example of waste management that is among the best in the State of 
North Carolina. He also was a strong supporter of county-led efforts to 
improve Social Security services among the underserved segments of the 
area.
  Commissioner Herndon's dedication to Robeson County both as a native 
and as an elected official is an inspiration to us all. His record of 
service is a strong representation of what can be accomplished through 
devotion to a community and its people. As a retired member of the 
United States Army, it is not surprising that this dedication 
encompassed service offered to our Nation as well. The scope and depth 
of his vision for southeastern North Carolina will be felt for 
generations to follow. May God bless his family, and may we always 
remember the leadership and life of Commissioner Bill Herndon.

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