Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize James ``Skip'' Rutherford, who announced plans to retire as dean of the University of Arkansas, Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock. Mr. Rutherford has served in this role since 2006 and planned to retire earlier this year but stayed longer than expected to help the school, students, faculty, and staff weather the storm of COVID-19, which shows his dedication to the lives of those with whom he works. Skip had a passion for public service at a young age as he watched the election returns on the courthouse lawn in Batesville, Arkansas. He believed in order to make a real difference, you need to roll up your sleeves and get in the arena. He was instrumental in the building of the Clinton Presidential Library, the development of the River Market District, and coordinating the 40th anniversary commemoration of the 1957 integration of Little Rock Central High School, which in turn led to the school being named a national historic site. Martha and I wish Skip a fulfilling and active retirement. {time} 1915 Recognizing Grady Spann”