[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10498]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF ARTHUR HENRI JERBERT

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 6, 2011

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and mourn the 
loss of Arthur Henri Jerbert of North Stonington, Connecticut. As we 
approach the one year anniversary of his passing, and in such close 
proximity to Independence Day, it is important for this House to 
remember Art's remarkable service to our nation and his contributions 
to his community.
  Art was a member of the ``Greatest Generation'' and entered the U.S. 
Navy during World War II serving in the submarine force for 20 
distinguished years. His career in the Navy included time aboard one of 
the submarines that adapted the highly-coordinated, ``wolf pack'' 
attack strategy in the Sea of Japan. That strategy was instrumental in 
reasserting allied naval supremacy in the Pacific--an essential 
ingredient to final victory. During that conflict, he earned the Bronze 
Star for valor in combat and after the war rose to the rank of 
Commander, retiring in 1962.
  After leaving the Navy, Art applied his talent and energy to solving 
problems in his community and improving the quality of life in 
southeastern Connecticut. He coached Little League baseball, served on 
the North Stonington Board of Education, and became Ledyard's first 
mayor in 1971. He educated and empowered young people as a popular math 
teacher at schools across eastern Connecticut including Norwich Free 
Academy and Griswold High School.
  Arthur is deeply missed by his loving wife Marilyn, his children, 
grandchildren, and great grandchild. His example of human excellence 
and service is an inspiration for us all today and for generations to 
come.

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