[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E248-E249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RETIREMENT OF DAVID R. LAMBERT, AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

                                 ______


                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 28, 1996

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, David R. Lambert was appointed as executive 
vice president of the American Seed Trade Association [ASTA] on June 
29, 1990, by the board of directors. ASTA, one of the Nation's oldest 
trade associations, will acknowledge the achievements of its executive 
vice president on Wednesday, February 28, 1996, at a retirement 
celebration. As a long-time member and supporter of the ASTA, I am 
pleased to add my personal congratulations and hearty wishes for a 
happy and fruitful retirement.
  During the course of Dave's tenure, many noteworthy accomplishments 
come to mind. One, though, that is particularly significant is his 
leadership when Congress considered and ultimately approved the Plant 
Variety Protection Act Amendments of 1994. An important intellectual 
property rights issue for seedsmen and farmers, these amendments went a 
long way in providing the real protection and ready assurance American 
farmers have come to know and expect from the seed industry. In 
shepherding these amendments, Dave effectively brought together the 
agricultural community and united the Congress in an issue that will 
surely affect America's agriculture for decades to come.
  To list Dave's good deeds and successes would likely take several 
volumes. It would be more expedient perhaps to just itemize issues and 
areas like crop insurance reform, biotechnology, international trade, 
and export opportunities. The list would continue just like Dave's 
tenacity and dedication to the American seed industry.
  Dave will no doubt continue to play a role in America's agriculture. 
Undoubtedly, after a distinguished 16-year career at the ASTA, Dave's 
23 years of experience and service in Washington, DC, will be 
remembered by many. His work prior to joining the ASTA included a 7-
year association with the National Grange. Prior to working in 
agricultural organizations, Dave was with the U.S. Army and retired as 
a lieutenant colonel.
  ASTA will long remember Dave's outstanding leadership and vision. I 
will always recall how the ASTA helped position and support America's 
foundation to agriculture--the seed. I will also recall, with great 
fondness, how a small seed company in Iowa, Latham Seed Co., benefited 
from his dedication and insight.

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                       SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

  Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to by the Senate on February 
4, 1977, calls for establishment of a system for a computerized 
schedule of all meetings and hearings of Senate committees, 
subcommittees, joint committees, and committees of conference. This 
title requires all such committees to notify the Office of the Senate 
Daily Digest--designated by the Rules Committee--of the time, place, 
and purpose of the meetings, when scheduled, and any cancellations or 
changes in the meetings as they occur.
  As an additional procedure along with the computerization of this 
information, the Office of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this 
information for printing in the Extensions of Remarks section of the 
Congressional Record on Monday and Wednesday of each week.
  Meetings scheduled for Thursday, February 29, 1996, may be found in 
the Daily Digest of today's Record.

                           MEETINGS SCHEDULED

                                MARCH 5
     9:30 a.m.
       Energy and Natural Resources
         To hold hearings on the nominations of Thomas Paul 
           Grumbly, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Energy, 
           Alvin L. Alm, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary 
           of Energy (Environmental Management), and Charles 
           William Burton, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board 
           of Directors of the United States Enrichment 
           Corporation.
                                                            SD-366
       Governmental Affairs
         To hold hearings on S. 1376, to terminate unnecessary and 
           inequitable Federal corporate subsidies.
                                                            SD-342
       Veterans' Affairs
         To hold joint hearings with the House Committee on 
           Veterans' Affairs to review the legislative 
           recommendations of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
                                               344 Cannon Building
     10:00 a.m.
       Judiciary
         To hold oversight hearings on the implementation of the 
           Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act.
                                                            SD-226

                                MARCH 6
     9:30 a.m.
       Energy and Natural Resources
         To hold oversight hearings on issues relating to 
           competitive change in the electric power industry.
                                                            SD-366
       Governmental Affairs
         To hold joint hearings with the House Government Reform 
           Committee to examine the implementation of the 
           Government Performance and Results Act.
                                             2154 Rayburn Building
       Select on Intelligence
         To hold hearings to examine the role and mission of U.S. 
           intelligence.
                                                            SD-106
       Special on Aging
         To hold hearings to examine telemarketing scams that 
           target the elderly.
                                                            SD-562
     10:00 a.m.
       Judiciary
         To hold hearings to examine the interstate transportation 
           of human pathogens.
                                                           SD-2226
       Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
         To hold hearings on the Chechen conflict and Russian 
           democratic development.
                                             2200 Rayburn Building

                                MARCH 7
     9:30 a.m.
       Energy and Natural Resources
       Parks, Historic Preservation and Recreation Subcommittee
         To hold hearings on S. 745, to require the National Park 
           Service to eradicate brucellosis afflicting the bison 
           in Yellowstone National Park, S. 796 and H.R. 238, 
           bills to provide for the protection of wild horses 
           within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri, 
           and prohibit the removal of such horses, and S. 1451, 
           to authorize an agreement between the Secretary of the 
           Interior and a State providing for the continued 
           operation by State employees of national parks in the 
           State during any period in which the National Park 
           Service is unable to maintain the normal level of park 
           operations.
                                                            SD-366
       Governmental Affairs
         To resume hearings on S. 356, to declare English as the 
           official language of the Government of the United 
           States.
                                                            SD-342

                                MARCH 8
     9:30 a.m.
       Governmental Affairs
       Oversight of Government Management and The District of 
           Columbia Subcommittee
         To hold hearings to examine the oversight of government-
           wide travel management.
                                                            SD-342

                                MARCH 13
     10:00 a.m.
       Veterans' Affairs
         To hold hearings to examine the reform of health care 
           priorities.
                                                            SR-418

                                MARCH 14
     9:30 a.m.
       Veterans' Affairs
         To hold joint hearings with the House Committee on 
           Veterans' Affairs to review the legislative 
           recommendations of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 
           the Jewish War Veterans, the Retired Officers 
           Association, the Association of the U.S. Army, the Non-
           Commissioned Officers Association, and the Blinded 
           Veterans Association.
                                               345 Cannon Building

                                MARCH 19
     10:00 a.m.
       Governmental Affairs
       Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
         To hold hearings to examine the asset forfeiture program, 
           focusing on issues relating to the Bicycle Club Casino.
                                                            SD-342

                                MARCH 20
     10:00 a.m.
       Veterans' Affairs
         To resume hearings to examine the reform of health care 
           priorities.
                                                            SR-418

                                MARCH 27
     9:30 a.m.
       Veterans' Affairs
         To hold joint hearings with the House Committee on 
           Veterans' Affairs to review the legislative 
           recommendations of the Veterans of World War I, AMVETS, 
           the American Ex-Prisoners of War, the Vietnam Veterans 
           of America, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
                                               345 Cannon Building

                              SEPTEMBER 17
     9:30 a.m.
       Veterans' Affairs
         To hold joint hearings with the House Committee on 
           Veterans' Affairs to review the legislative 
           recommendations of the American Legion.
                                               335 Cannon Building