[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 16 (Thursday, January 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        TRIBUTE TO SID WALKER ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 26, 1995
  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Sidney B. 
Walker, an outstanding individual and fine citizen of Ohio, who has 
retired after a distinguished career with the Agriculture Stabilization 
and Conservation Service.
  Since 1983, Sid Walker has served as a district director in charge of 
a group of 11 and sometimes 12 country offices in northern and western 
Ohio. Over the years, Sid has worked tirelessly assisting farmers with 
the U.S. Agricultural Department regulations regarding subsidy 
payments.
  The ASCS is a vital component in the farming economy of Ohio. Leaders 
such as Sid are responsible for a stable system of prices for 
agricultural products. Their dedication and motivation have been a 
major reason Ohio's farming community has been so successful.
  Sid is a Chicago native. He attended Milligan College in Tennessee, 
joined the U.S. Army in 1956 and was discharged with the rank of major. 
While in the military, he served his country honorably, receiving 
numerous awards and commendations.
  Sid joined ASCS in 1976 as a county executive trainee. Following 
training, he was appointed to the county executive director position in 
the Paulding County office. He has been extremely helpful to scores of 
farmers served by his district, and has always provided positive 
leadership for the offices under his guidance.
  Mr. Speaker, Sid Walker's distinguished career is a model of 
patriotism and citizenship. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing 
Sid, his wife Jacque, his daughter Traci, and his sons, Chris, Chad, 
and Cory well as the Walker family begins this new chapter in their 
lives.




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