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This concurrent resolution recognizes and honors Vicki and Jerry Berger for their extensive public service and leadership in Oregon. Vicki Berger served on the Salem-Keizer Public Schools board from 1988 to 1992 and as a state Representative for District 20 from 2003 to 2015, where she was known for her bipartisan approach and ability to work effectively with colleagues. She was also involved with numerous nonprofit boards, including the Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties, where she was the first female president. Jerry Berger, an educational leader, spent most of his career at Chemeketa Community College, serving as its president from 1993 to 2002 and also serving as interim president of Portland Community College. He was also a member of the State Board of Education and involved in various local boards and committees. The couple, who have been married since 1969 and have three children, shared the 2000 First Citizen Award from the Salem Chamber of Commerce. The resolution highlights their lifetime of dedicated service and the significant positive impact they have had on their community and the state of Oregon.