Bob Berry (reading clerk)

Robert Ellis Berry was born in Mobridge, South Dakota in to future U.S. Representative E. Y. Berry and Rose Berry. He was the oldest of two siblings, with his sister, Nila Berry, being born four years later. Berry grew up in McLaughlin, South Dakota. Berry attended the University of South Dakota where he earned a bachelor's degree in business, then went to the University of South Dakota School of Law to earn his law degree. Following his graduation, Berry joined the United States Army for two years, achieving the rank of First Lieutenant. After his service in the Army concluded, Berry practiced law in Lemmon, South Dakota, later joining his father in Washington D.C. following his election to the House of Representatives in 1950. He had two children, Nancy, born in April 1964 and Brian, born in July 1966. Berry was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. == Career on Capitol Hill ==

In 1958, Berry joined the staff of Senator Karl Mundt, as a legislative Aide, working with him until 1965, beginning his career within the United States Congress. Berry then became a lobbyist for the American Gas Association from 1987 to 1997, when he fully retired from his work. == References ==