[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MR. HOLCOMB ``HOKE'' EVETTS 1996 KINGS COUNTY AGRICULTURIST OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                         HON. CALVIN M. DOOLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 1996

  Mr. DOOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise before my colleagues today to 
recognize a legendary figure in Kings County's agricultural community, 
Mr. Holcomb ``Hoke'' Evetts. Because of his impressive accomplishments, 
which span the decades, Mr. Evetts is being honored by his community as 
Agriculturist of the Year.
  Mr. Evetts is most widely recognized for his involvement with what 
many consider to be the finest stockyard in the State of California. 
Mr. Evetts and his business partner purchased the modest Overland 
Stockyards nearly 40 years ago, and built it into one of the largest 
and most reputable agricultural establishments in Kings County. Mr. 
Evetts has served as a well-respected auctioneer for 55 years, and has 
even taken his talent to the world of motion pictures.
  Over 50 years ago, Mr. Evetts joined the Rodeo Cowboys of America, 
now known as the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. As a proud and 
caring husband, father and grandfather, Mr. Evetts has shared his love 
of the rodeo with his family members, some of whom have competed in 
rodeo events with his same enthusiasm.
  As a leader in the effort to improve his community, Mr. Evetts has 
garnered wide respect. Mr. Evetts embodies what everyone seeks in a 
leader--a true individual who utilizes his talents in order to serve 
others. As an auctioneer, Mr. Evetts helped raise hundreds of thousands 
of dollars for dozens of needy organizations.
  There is no question that for Mr. Evetts, commitment to community and 
to agriculture is a way of life. He is a dedicated Valley resident who 
has played a major role in the development of Kings County agriculture. 
I applaud the Lemoore Chamber of Commerce and the Kings County Farm 
Bureau for recognizing his contributions.

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