[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 37 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2726-S2727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JACK G. JUSTUS

 Mr. BUMPERS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
fellow Arkansan who is soon to retire after a long and distinguished 
career in Arkansas agriculture.
  Jack G. Justus has devoted 44 years of service to Arkansas 
agriculture as a county agricultural agent and as a staff member of the 
Arkansas Farm Bureau. Under Jack's leadership as executive vice 
president for the past 15 years, the Arkansas Farm Bureau has nearly 
doubled in size to more than 200,000 members.
  ``Progressive Farmer'' honored Jack Justus as its 1996 Man of the 
Year in Service to Agriculture. Throughout his career, Jack has served 
on numerous boards and commissions, including the Future Farmers of 
America Foundation, the 4-H Club Foundation, Arkansas State Fair, and 
other groups committed to the improvement of life for farm youth and 
the rural community.
  Mr. President, on June 1, 1997, Jack Justus will retire from his 
administrative duties at the Farm Bureau. This native Arkansan, life-
long resident, product of our State's educational system, and dedicated 
public servant is certainly deserving of a long and satisfying 
retirement.
  Our State has benefited greatly from Jack Justus' stewardship and I 
know I

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join literally thousands from all across our State who join me in 
saying thank you.

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