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On the recordJuly 14, 1999
He enjoyed the simple things of life, church with his family, backyard barbeques, trips back to Arkansas and Louisiana, family re-unions, poker games with the boys, interacting with his peers and students, attending community meetings or just sitting at home with his family.
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Jack Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Describing Judge Watkins' appreciation for simple life pleasures.

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