SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1819
A Resolution congratulating and commending Jerry Karr.
WHEREAS, Jerry Karr, Democrat, of Emporia, has retired after 18 years of service in
the Kansas Senate, including six years as Senate minority leader; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Karr has given exemplary service to the Emporia community and the
state of Kansas. His broad background in public and private college teaching fueled his
commitment for creation of a strong elementary and secondary education system in Kansas.
He has participated in international agricultural activities. He cites with pride his involve-
ment in the passage of the 1981 farm corporation bill, the 1986 economic development
bill, the 1992 school finance law and the bill making the Kansas Secretary of Agriculture
an appointive position; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Karr has been active in many organizations including the Emporia
Chamber of Commerce, the Kansas Pork Producers, the Emporia Kiwanis Club, the Kansas
Farmers Union, the Board of Directors for the Salvation Army in Emporia, the American
Agriculture Economics Association, Kansas State University Alumni Association, Lyon
County Farm Bureau, Lyon County Livestock Association, and the Southern Illinois Uni-
versity Alumni Association; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Karr was an effective, pragmatic politician, leading his party and
working with Republican majorities to craft legislation to spur the economy and to help
working families. He leaves an envied reputation of an elected official who was always
ready to drop the affairs of his family farming business to attend to the concerns of his
constituents; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Karr and his wife, Sharon, have two children; a son, Kevin, and a
daughter, Kelly: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we congratulate and commend
Jerry Karr for his 18 years of service to his state and community; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed to provide an
enrolled copy of this resolution to Senator Jerry Karr, 1155 N. Highway 99, Emporia,
Kansas 66801.
Senate Resolution No. 1819 was sponsored by Senators Hensley and StephensI hereby certify that the above RESOLUTION originated in the SENATE,
and was adopted by that body
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