[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5109]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                           TRIBUTE TO ED WAY

  (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my friend--
in fact, a friend to all of northeast Arkansas--Ed Way.
  In February, Ed passed away after a short battle with brain cancer. 
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dianna; his son-in-law, 
Phillip; daughters, Lindsey and Mary Catherine; and two granddaughters, 
Bailey and Weslea. Ed is also survived by his legacy, an incredible 
footprint of good works that won't soon wear away.
  Ed was a banker by education and practice, but he was also an 
ambassador for northeast Arkansas. Whether it was the annual D.C. fly-
in by the Chamber of Commerce in Jonesboro or road games supporting the 
Arkansas State Red Wolves, Ed was a willing and eager promoter of all 
that northeast Arkansas has to offer.
  Ed's influence extends far beyond my own experiences. Countless 
others working with Ed recognized his leadership and good humor, but 
even beyond his job, his service with various Jonesboro civic clubs 
reflected Ed's desire to give back. He also served as a deacon at his 
church and was active with the Arkansas State Red Wolves athletic 
foundation.
  We often search for the best way to remember and celebrate the lives 
of our most inspiring leaders and our truest friends. Because Ed's life 
was a long road of community service, the best way for us to honor his 
memory is through the continuation of that work.
  His joyful devotion to our region set the gold standard for others to 
follow. By consistently striving towards that standard, we not only 
preserve Ed's legacy, but we honor the community he loved so much.




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