2000CRS606A RETIREMENT OF JACK E. HARPER, JR., CHANCERY CLERK OF SUNFLOWER COUNTY,
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[Congressional Record: February 10, 2000 (Senate)]
[Page S606]
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RETIREMENT OF JACK E. HARPER, JR., CHANCERY CLERK OF SUNFLOWER COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Jack E. Harper,
Jr., of Sunflower County, Mississippi. Mr. Harper recently retired as
the Chancery Clerk of Sunflower County after serving tirelessly in this
position for 44 years. This is an exemplary record of public service,
and it is a privilege to honor this outstanding Mississippian for his
unselfish dedication to Sunflower County government for so many years.
In addition to Mr. Harper's lengthy service as Chancery Clerk, I also
commend him for his involvement in numerous civic activities and for
his military service. Mr. Harper is a veteran of the United States
Marines, having served 31 months in the Pacific Theater during World
War II. In 1951, while he was a member of the Mississippi National
Guard, he was ordered to active military duty for 2 years and served 1
year in Korea during 1951-1952. In conjunction with his military
service, Mr. Harper is a member and past Commander of the Indianola
American Legion and VFW posts. Additionally, Mr. Harper has been active
in his community, as demonstrated by the fact that he served as
President of the Indianola Lions Club and as the District Governor of
the Mississippi Lions.
Jack Harper has always shown a commitment to education. He earned
degrees from Indianola High School, Mississippi Delta Community
College, and both Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor degrees from the
University of Mississippi School of Law, my alma mater. Additionally,
he has served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Mississippi Delta
Community College since January, 1961, and has served as Board Chairman
since 1968. He is a past President of the Mississippi Junior College
Inter-Alumni Association, and he is a member of the State Association
of Community and Junior College Trustees. He currently serves as the
Co-Chairman of the Education Committee for the Indianola Chamber of
Commerce.
Although Jack Harper is retiring from official public office, I know
that he will continue to serve his community and the State of
Mississippi in the same devoted manner that he has for his entire life.
I am envious of the time that he will now have to spend with his
family, particularly his grandchildren. Once again, I congratulate and
thank Mr. Harper for his service to Sunflower County and Mississippi.
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