[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 157 (Sunday, November 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2273]
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   HONORING F. DALE KUENZLI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MICHIGAN BEAN 
                               COMMISSION

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, November 8, 1997

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to F. Dale 
Kuenzli, executive director of the Michigan Bean Commission since 1993, 
who has announced his intention to retire in December. As the third 
executive to lead the commission since its 1965 inception, Dale has led 
the Michigan Bean Commission in a professional and enthusiastic manner 
during the past 4 years. He has worked tirelessly with local, State, 
Federal, and international officials to open markets to Michigan bean 
growers. He is known around the world as a brilliant spokesperson for 
Michigan farmers, with a talent for deciphering the complex language of 
agribusiness and financial markets. Not just a ``beansmith,'' as he is 
often called, Dale is also a well-rounded agribusiness person with a 
keen political acumen and a dedication to our vision for the future of 
Michigan's farm families. Dale is also known for his loyalty to his 
family and to his other passion, the Michigan State Spartans. Dale is 
also to be honored for his contributions to the apple industry, given 
his avid consumption of what is estimated to be a pound and half of 
apples every day. On the occasion of his retirement, we bestow upon F. 
Dale Kuenzli our highest esteem for his accomplishments, and wish him 
success in his future endeavors.

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