[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 25 (Wednesday, March 9, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: March 9, 1994]
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THE ELECTION OF JUDY OLSON AS PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 
                             WHEAT GROWERS

 Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I would like to congratulate Judy 
Olson of Garfield, WA, for being elected the first woman president of 
the National Association of Wheat Growers. Judy has for years made an 
outstanding contribution to the agricultural community of Washington 
State, and I know the wheat industry nationwide will be well-served by 
her leadership.
  Judy Olson is a fourth generation wheat farmer who also grows spring 
barley and lentils in eastern Washington. She was previously the 
National Association of Wheat Growers vice president and secretary, and 
has been a member of the association's board of directors since 1989. 
Judy has a long history of experience in the Washington wheat industry. 
Eight years ago, she was Whitman County's chapter officer. Then, in 
1991, she became the first woman president of the Washington Wheat 
Growers Association.
  Judy and I worked together when I was a member of the Washington 
State Senate on agricultural and conservation issues. She was an active 
and reliable spokesperson for the State wheat industry, and now I look 
forward to working with Judy on national wheat issues as part of the 
Washington State Congressional delegation.
  Soon after Judy was elected president of the National Association of 
Wheat Growers, they announced a program of leadership development for 
women in the wheat industry. The association has recognized the major 
role women play on family farms around the country. As a mother who 
also works, I am well aware of the role women play in the workplace. 
There is no better person than Judy Olson to introduce women wheat 
producers to the many ways they can make themselves effective beyond 
the farm, helping their industry and their State and national 
organizations. Farming communities depend on hard workers, and women 
have always played a major role in most family farming operations. 
Because of dedication like Judy Olson's, the wheat industry will have a 
new source of future leaders. Judy is a true pioneer and role model. 
She will continue to make us all proud.

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