[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 37 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2640-S2641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF PAUL HOSHIKO

  Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a fine 
American, a great father and a good friend, Paul Hoshiko of Eaton, 
Colorado. Paul recently passed away, but left behind him a legacy of 
accomplishment and achievement that deserves to be recognized by all 
Americans.
  To many, Paul Hoshiko was known as a leader in the agricultural 
arena. To others he was known for his civic involvement and his 
donation of time and money for various charities. I knew him not only 
in those regards, but also as a moral man who put his family first; who 
had a deep and abiding faith in his God; and one who was an unabashed 
patriot. But in all regards and to all who knew him, Paul Hoshiko, was 
admired and respected.
  He served on numerous boards and committees throughout his life which 
showed his standing in the community. One of the most prestigious 
positions he held was his appointment by the U.S. Secretary of 
Agriculture to the Colorado State Agricultural Stabilization and 
Conservation Committee. Some other organizations he was involved with 
were the Extension Advisory Committee, Colorado Seed Growers 
Association, Central Weld Water District, member of Kersey & Greeley 
area Chamber of Commerce, member of Weld County Farm Bureau, Director 
of Lower Latham Reservoir for over 30 years, and the hospital 
foundation, among others. He received countless awards from these 
associations which illustrate his leadership and influence.
  Paul was perhaps best known around the country as the ``onion king''. 
In fact, his sole appearance on commercial television (at least so far 
as I know) was standing in an onion field explaining to a future U.S. 
Senator what it took, ``to be a good onion man''. He was elected to the 
Board of the National Onion Association and served as president for 
five years. During his tenure the national office was moved to Greeley, 
Colorado. He served on the board of directors of this association until 
his death.
  However, perhaps most notable and dearest to his heart, Paul should 
be recognized for his lifelong devotion to the 4-H program. He actively 
participated in this organization his entire life, both as a member and 
as a leader. He was continuously taking strides to

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make 4-H an astronomical success, including but not limited to his 
active involvement in the International Farm Youth Exchange program, 
the National Western Stock Show, an annual State 4-H golf tournament, 
and a 4-H lighted softball field. He made a tremendous impact on those 
lives he touched while partaking in the 4-H program. His devotion is 
reflected in the faces of those youth who had the opportunity to work 
with him in these projects.
  In summary, Mr. President, as you can see by my remarks, Paul was a 
born leader. He gave to his family, community, church and region 
unselfishly. He was the kind of man who only comes along every so often 
. . . and his life deserves to be recognized.

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