[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 22765-22766]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN MEMORY OF JEFFERY R. ``PUFF'' ADAMS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 2009

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it is with sadness that I inform the 
House of the death of Jeffery R. ``Puff'' Adams, Ray County's presiding 
commissioner.
  Mr. Adams was born in Richmond, Missouri, in 1957. After graduating 
from Richmond High School, he became involved with many Richmond 
community activities. For example, he was a lifetime member of the 
Richmond All Sports Club. He also served on the Spartan Football Chain 
Gang for several years. Since 1990, he was responsible for painting the 
Spartan football field before every football game. Additionally, he was 
past president of the Richmond Little League Baseball program. He also 
coached several of Richmond's Parks

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and Recreation girls' softball teams. In 2008, Jeff was named the grand 
marshall of the Richmond Spartan Homecoming Parade. He was a loyal 
alumni and lifetime supporter of the Richmond sports community.
  In addition to his involvement with Richmond athletics, Mr. Adams 
served in a variety of community roles. He served on the Mid-America 
Regional Council for Presiding Commissioners Board, Ray County's 911 
Board, Ray County's Rural Fire Department Board, and Ray County's 
Planning and Zoning Board. He was past president and served on the 
Shirkey Golf Club Board, and was very active on the Club House Building 
Association. Jeff was co-owner of Adams and Howell Floor Covering in 
Richmond.
  Madam Speaker, Jeffery Adams was a respected leader in the Richmond 
community. I am certain that the members of the House will join me in 
extending their heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. He 
will be greatly missed.

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