[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 6 (Wednesday, February 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E95]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      A TRIBUTE TO B.L. (BUD) FREW

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 4, 1998

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that an 
outstanding career in the agricultural industry is coming to an end in 
Missouri. B.L. `Bud' Frew, president and CEO of the Mid Continent 
Farmers Association, is retiring after having served Missouri's farming 
community for nearly 28 years.
  Bud Frew's distinguished career in agriculture began in 1960, when he 
worked at the Illinois farm cooperative, FS Services, Inc. In 1970, 
Frew crossed the state line, and joined the Mid Continent Farmers 
Association (MFA). After 10 years of dedicated service to the MFA, Frew 
became the company's chief operating officer, and just four years later 
he was appointed as president and CEO.
  While representing Missouri farmers at the MFA, Bud Frew involved 
himself in many agricultural affiliations. He has served as a Board 
Member of both CF Industries and the National Council of Farm 
Cooperatives, and as member of the Advisory Committee for the 
University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural 
Resources. He has also served on the Governor's Advisory Council on 
Agriculture. In addition, he has been president of the MFA Foundation, 
and he has received recognition from the Missouri Young Farmers, the 
FFA, and the University of Missouri.
  Bud Frew's commitment to the community and the MFA is to be 
commended. MFA's recent success stands as a legacy to Bud Frew's 
dedication to Missouri farmers. As he prepares for quieter times with 
his wife, Kit, I know the Members of the House will join me in paying 
tribute to Bud Frew and wishing him the best in the days ahead.

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