Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I am sad to rise today, but I rise to celebrate the life of my dear friend, William Gary Underwood. His 47-year career in music, youth, and media ministry has brought joy and healing to numerous Americans and Arkansans, and Arkansas was fortunate to have him in our community. Gary's journey through ministry was plentiful. He was involved in the Elmdale Baptist Church in Springdale, Beech Street First Baptist Church in Texarkana, and he served as the interim minister at Perryville First Baptist Church. He was also instrumental as the chaplain of the Little Rock Touchdown Club. Gary was a member of the Southern Baptist Convention, and his passion led him to be heavily involved in the development and launch of ACTS Christian Television Network in Arkansas. Beyond the ministry, Gary and I became friends when he joined Governor Mike Huckabee's staff as his director of media operations in 1996. Gary's passion for music, aiding youth, and the church has left Arkansas a much better place than when he found it. He will be missed by family, friends, and many others in our State. He lived a life to be celebrated. Celebrating the Life of Judge Floyd ``Buddy'' Villines”