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“TRIBUTE TO TERRY SHERWOOD” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Senate section on pages S12704-S12705 on Dec. 8, 2009.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
TRIBUTE TO TERRY SHERWOOD
Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I join many of my fellow Arkansans in recognizing and thanking Terry Sherwood with the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District for his 40 years of work with this agency and to wish him all the best in his retirement.
Since the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District was organized and began operation in 1967, it has served local governments by working as an indispensable partner to identify and implement State and Federal programs. Through Terry's hard work and leadership with the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, communities throughout southwest Arkansas have been positively impacted and their lasting results are a testament to his dedication and vision and will be felt for decades to come.
Not only has Terry admirably served in his chosen career, but he has also offered his talents and expertise to a variety of local, state and national organizations. Terry has served as past President and board member of the National Association of Development Organizations, chairman of the Arkansas I-69 Association and vice-president of Arkansas Good Roads, board member of the Council of Peers and Southwest Regional Economic Development Association, chairman of the Association of Delta Development Districts, member of the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Public Participation's Committee, and a member of the Arkansas Association of Development Organizations. Terry's efforts have enhanced the lives of the citizens of our state. I am thankful for his work and his friendship and wish him a productive retirement.
I am proud to represent Terry in the U.S. Senate and pleased to have this opportunity today to publicly thank him for his contributions to the State of Arkansas and the people he touched.
Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to the professional career and community achievements of Terry Sherwood of Magnolia, AR.
Terry Sherwood, a graduate of Michigan State University, began working as an employee of Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. in 1969. His hard work and dedication showed as he became the executive director in January 1992. He has provided the people of Arkansas with many accomplishments that are spread throughout the State.
He has served on several boards in several leadership roles such as past president and board member of the National Association of Development Organizations, NADO, vice president and member of the executive board of the I-69 Mid-Continent Highway Coalition, chairman of the Arkansas I-69 Association, vice-president of Arkansas Good Roads, board member of the Council of Peers Southeast Regional Executive Directors Institute, board member of the Southwest Regional Economic Development Association, chair of the Association of Delta Development Districts Delta Regional Authority, member of the Public Participation Committee Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, and member of Arkansas Association of Development Organizations.
Terry has brought great leadership and outstanding integrity to the south Arkansas community. His leadership is unique and has inspired many other people in the area to get involved in their local neighborhoods and towns.
Mr. President, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing the great contributions Terry Sherwood has made to Arkansas and the United States of America.
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