Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of one of Arkansas' great outdoorsmen, Mr. Jerry McKinnis, who recently passed away at the age of 82. A longtime Little Rock, Arkansas, resident, Jerry was a pioneer in outdoor cable TV programming. He was best known for his television program ``The Fishin' Hole,'' which featured fishing trips with celebrity guests like Hall of Fame baseball player Ted Williams. Jerry created the show after playing baseball professionally for a short time. ``The Fishin' Hole'' aired for 44 years and was the longest running show on ESPN short of ``SportsCenter.'' Jerry has been inducted into the International Game Fish Hall of Fame, the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame, the National Fishing Hall of Fame, and the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. Jerry was an inspiration and friend to many across our State, and I extend my respect, affection, and prayers to his friends, family, and loved ones. Congratulating Rachelle Stewart”