[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 22, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E868-E869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         A SALUTE TO GENE McCUE

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                            HON. TIM JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 1996

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to Gene McCue, a South Dakotan whose career has been dedicated to rural 
development, and to improving the quality of life in rural South 
Dakota. After more than 34 years of admirable service to the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, Gene McCue will retire on June 22, 1996.
  Gene McCue is a true South Dakotan. Upon serving honorably in the 
U.S. Navy, Gene attended South Dakota State University and received a 
bachelor of science degree in agriculture. Using his hands-on knowledge 
of farming and ranching, Gene jump-started his successful career with 
the USDA as an assistant disaster loan supervisor. However, Gene's 
spirit of leadership led him to an accomplished career in rural 
development and farm credit, eventually culminating as the District III 
rural development manager in Rapid City.

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  In addition to his career accomplishments, Gene's character enriched 
the lives of his coworkers. His leadership at the Department inspired 
his colleagues to emulate his performance and good judgment. I commend 
Gene for his dedication, and I personally appreciate the support that 
he has given to me, my staff, and his fellow South Dakotans. Although 
Gene is retiring from the Department, I am confident that his legacy of 
leadership and dedication will thrive in the hearts of his colleagues 
and all South Dakotans who have benefited from jis judicious work.
  Gene McCue is a selfless man. In addition to his service to the 
Federal Government, Gene is the chairman of the board of directors for 
the Sky Ranch For Boys, a safe house for troubled and impoverished 
boys. As Gene embarks on this new chapter in his life, I congratulate 
him on a job well done, and wish him all the best.

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