[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 25 (Wednesday, March 9, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: March 9, 1994]
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A TRIBUTE TO HARRY FOSTER, HONOREE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO AGRICULTURE 
                                 AWARD

  Mr. RIEGLE. Mr. President, I rise today, to pay tribute to a 
distinguished individual from Michigan, who is being recognized for a 
lifetime of proud dedication to agriculture in my home State. Harry 
Foster, the executive director of both the Michigan Asparagus and 
Michigan Plum Advisory Boards, is being honored with a Distinguished 
Service to Agriculture Award at Michigan State University on March 10, 
1994.
  Over the years, I have had the pleasure of working with Harry on a 
number of issues, and was extremely pleased to learn that he is 
receiving this award. In all my years of public service, I have met few 
who have been as deserving of recognition as Harry. He has represented 
agriculture interests to the best of his ability, working closely with 
all parties from farmers to elected officials, and I know that he will 
continue to do so.
  From his 27 years with the Michigan Agriculture Cooperative Marketing 
Association of the Michigan Farm Bureau, to his current position as the 
executive director of the Michigan Asparagus and Michigan Plum Advisory 
Boards, Harry has taken advantage of every opportunity to benefit 
agriculture in Michigan. He has been instrumental in the creation and 
passage of many State and Federal legislative initiatives, and has been 
a leader in securing essential funding for commodity research.
  Harry's achievements show him to be a leader not only in agriculture, 
but also in the community. He has served his community in many 
different respects, holding offices and volunteering his time, further 
exemplifying his noble commitments and positive influence upon the 
lives of others.
  Harry Foster is a dedicated and accomplished individual, and it is my 
honor to ask my colleagues to join in congratulating him, and 
recognizing his contributions to the agriculture community and to 
Michigan.

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