[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 71 (Thursday, June 9, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: June 9, 1994]
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                       RETIREMENT OF LARRY TABER

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                         HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 1994

  Mr. THOMAS of California. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the end of an 
era for the California League of Food Processors. After over three 
decades of service with the league, President Larry Taber has decided 
to retire.
  Larry's work on trade and other issues affecting the food processors' 
industry is well known to those of us who have helped the industry 
overcome trade problems. His service on the U.S. Agricultural Technical 
Advisory Committee on Fruits and Vegetables as well as his efforts on 
agricultural trade associations gave many people in Federal Government 
access to the insights needed to understand and accommodate the unique 
needs of California's tomato, olive, and other specialty crop 
industries.
  Having worked with Larry to address the industry's concerns when the 
United States-Israel Free-Trade Agreement and generalized system of 
preferences reforms were developed, I can attest to the value of his 
knowledge and experience.
  With his retirement, Larry leaves behind a league that is very 
different--in many ways stronger--than the organization he joined in 
1963. California's food processing industry confronts a number of 
hurdles today that will require the industry to plan and work together 
toward reasonable solutions. Larry's counsel will be missed but the 
example Larry Taber set will help the industry prepare for and meet the 
challenges of the future.

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