[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 173 (Friday, November 3, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S16642]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JOHN W. ANDERSON

  Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, I want to pay tribute to an outstanding 
long-time member and president of the Alabama Farmers Cooperative 
[AFC], John W. Anderson, who retired from his post effective September 
30, 1995.
  John was named president of AFC on December 13, 1989. He became a 
member in 1969. During those 26 years, he served in various capacities 
at AFC, including his management of the Anderson's Peanuts Division 
from 1984 to 1989.
  Anderson's Peanuts was founded in 1933 by John's father, Robert B. 
Anderson, and acquired by AFC in 1969. Since that time, the peanut 
division has grown steadily and now includes buying points, shelling 
plants, and storage facilities in more than 20 locations. It is a major 
supplier of both domestic and export peanuts.
  John currently serves on the board of directors of the Mississippi 
Chemical Corp., and has previously served on the boards of the National 
Peanut Council, the Southeastern Peanut Association, Commercial Bank, 
and Andalusia Hospital. He is a past president of the Alabama Crop 
Improvement Association and was selected as its Man of the Year in 
1988.
  A native of Andalusia, AL, John and his wife, the former Evelyn 
Wilder, have three grown children and five grandchildren. He has a 
degree in industrial management from Auburn University. He will spend--
and no doubt enjoy--his retirement in Destin, FL, near two of the 
children. So, they will be properly surrounded by grandchildren.
  John's leadership at AFC will be sorely missed, but his friendship, 
guidance, and example will continue to benefit the organization for 
many years to come. I commend him for a job well done, and wish him all 
the best for a long, happy, and healthy retirement.
  Mr. COVERDELL addressed the Chair.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Georgia is 
recognized.
  Mr. COVERDELL. Mr. President, it is my understanding we are 
functioning in morning business.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct, in 5 minute 
intervals.

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