[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12576]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JERRY BERRY

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2007

  Mr. BERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise here today to pay tribute to a dear 
friend, Jerry Berry of Success, Arkansas, a fine businessman, farmer, 
friend and devoted family member who spent his entire life serving his 
community and making others happy.
  Jerry was born November 29, 1939, in Success, AR, and lived there his 
entire life. In 1969, he opened Success Grain Inc., and it has been a 
family owned business its entire time in operation. In addition to 
running the family business, Jerry served as mayor of Success, AR, for 
12 years. Some of his biggest accomplishments during his time include 
building a new playground and fire department, installing a new sewer 
system and paving all of the roads in the city.
  Jerry was a man of true character. He was the type of friend that 
would rush to help you regardless of the time of day or circumstance 
because he genuinely cared about people. Jerry never had a bad day--he 
was always upbeat and would put the needs of others before himself 
because he was truly devoted to helping people.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Jerry Berry and 
celebrating his lifetime of achievements. Jerry was a loyal friend to 
me and although I am saddened by this loss, I feel very fortunate for 
the time and friendship we shared together. He will be remembered by 
many as a devoted community leader, a genuine friend and a great 
American.

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