[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 127 (Wednesday, August 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO TED LEIPPRANDT

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, August 2, 1995
  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to 
recognize Ted Leipprandt of Pigeon, MI, as he celebrates his 
retirement. For the past 36 years, Ted Leipprandt has devoted his time 
and energy to the advancement of Michigan's dry bean industry. On 
August 7, 1995, Ted will be honored for his role in Michigan's 
agricultural sector during the Michigan Bean Shippers Association 
summer conference.
  Ted has worked tirelessly for the advancement of agricultural issues 
since his introduction to the industry in 1959 as an agronomist for the 
Cooperative Elevator Co. Over the course of the next two decades, his 
dedication was awarded with several promotions, culminating in his 
ascendancy to general manager in 1974.
  In his capacity as the cooperative's general manager, Ted led the 
company through a period of rapid growth and industrialization. He 
devoted countless hours to ensure the company's significant expansion 
was a success. Under his leadership, the cooperative was carried into 
the latter half of the 20th century.
  Ted's dedication to the agricultural industry is paralleled only by 
his devotion to the community. Currently, Ted sits on the board of the 
Detroit Edison Co. and of the East Central Farm Credit System. In the 
past, he spent 2 years as the president of the Michigan 4-H Foundation. 
Ted is also a member of the Salem United Methodist Church. Through his 
active role in organizations like the Michigan Bean Shippers 
Association and the Rotary Organization, he has continually made 
significant contributions to his community, and to the entire State of 
Michigan.
  Mr. Speaker, Ted Leipprandt is an outstanding individual who has 
instilled his sense of honesty and trust into all that he comes in 
contact with. He has dedicated his life to improving Michigan's dry 
bean industry. I know you will join me in recognizing Ted for all that 
he has done as he celebrates his retirement from the Cooperative 
Elevator Co.


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