HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KEITH BERRY

On 2026-07-30, Representative James R. Baird (R-IN-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KEITH BERRY" in the House.

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KEITH BERRY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E756] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KEITH BERRY ______ HON. JAMES R. BAIRD of indiana in the house of representatives Thursday, July 30, 2026 Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Keith Berry, who passed on July 5, 2026. Berry was born in Greencastle in 1945. A graduate of Greencastle High School, he spent his entire life honoring the land and livestock commended to him by the Almighty God. Farming was Keith's passion, and he advanced agriculture in many ways, serving as president of the National Pork Producers Council, Indiana Pork Producers president, Putnam County Council and Co-Alliance Board of Directors. In 2010, he was honored as an Indiana Master Farmer. Keith supported many 4-H members at the Putnam County Fair livestock auction and members of the South Putnam FFA Chapter. For years, he faithfully attended the Putnamville Church of Faith. Keith is survived by his wife Sharyl, his two children, four grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, three siblings, and many nieces and nephews. ____________________