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  • In Recognition of Frank Broyles’ Dedication and Commitment to the University of Arkansas
    Dec 19, 2007  - When any Arkansan is asked to name the one person they most closely relate to sports in our state, there is no doubt Frank Broyles’ name will be at the top of every list.As he prepares for retirement at the end of this year, it is impossible to think about Razorback athletics and imagine what it wou... More
  • In Memory of Henry Pryor
    Dec 18, 2007  - Madame Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Henry Pryor of Camden, Arkansas, who passed away December 9, 2007, at the age of 50.  Henry Pryor was a consummate professional who made a positive impact on the people and businesses he worked with throughout his life, which was abruptly and sadly... More
  • Blue Dog Special Order
    Dec 11, 2007  - Madam Speaker, this evening, as most Tuesday evenings, I'm joined by members of the fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition as we come to the floor of the United States House of Representatives to talk about the debt and the deficit and what that means for the future of this country and ... More
  • In Memory of Second Lieutenant Stuart Liles
    Dec 4, 2007  - Madame Speaker, I rise today to honor Second Lieutenant Stuart Liles of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, who died on November 13, 2007, at the age of 26, while serving our country in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.    Second Lieutenant Stuart Liles graduated from Fountain L... More
  • In Memory of Ray Smith Jr.
    Nov 15, 2007  - Madame Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of my dear friend Ray Smith Jr., of Hot Springs, Arkansas, who passed away November 1, 2007, at the age of 83.  Ray Smith Jr., spent his lifetime dedicated to his family, his country and to public service. After returning from World War II where he se... More
  • In Lasting Memory of Judge Charles Skinner
    Nov 8, 2007  - Madame Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Judge Charles Skinner, a true treasure to the community of El Dorado, Arkansas, and to Union County. Judge Skinner passed away November 2, 2007, at the age of 73. Judge Charles Skinner spent his lifetime dedicated to public service and to improving... More
  • Blue Dog Coalition Special Order
    Oct 30, 2007  - Madame Speaker, this evening, as most Tuesday evenings, I rise on behalf of the 47-member-strong, fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition.As I sat here, Madame Speaker, thinking about what I wanted to discuss in this next hour with some of my Blue Dog colleagues, I couldn't help but list... More
  • In Memory of Earl Clemons Jr.
    Oct 30, 2007  - Madame Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Earl Clemons Jr., formerly of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, who passed away October 20, 2007, at the age of 83. Earl Clemons Jr., dedicated his life to his family, his community and his country. He was born in the small Delta town of Tamo, in Jefferson Cou... More
  • In Memory of Howard Newton
    Oct 30, 2007  - Madame Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Howard Newton of Dumas, Arkansas, who passed away September 25, 2007, at the age of 89.  Howard Newton was a decorated World War II veteran, a retired farmer and an inspiration to all who knew him. Upon graduating from Tillar High School, he enlist... More
  • In Memory of Earl Paty Jr.
    Oct 23, 2007  - Madame Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of my dear friend Earl Paty Jr., of Sheridan, Arkansas, who passed away October 17, 2007, at the age of 76. Earl Paty Jr., was a lifelong resident of Grant County where he built a solid foundation of community service that impacted countless lives and... More