[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 36 (Thursday, March 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E487]
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                      TRIBUTE TO JOHN R. HARRISON

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 1998

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, one of the things that makes America great 
is that in towns and cities across our nation there are citizens who 
are willing to step forward to dedicate their talent and energy to make 
life better for their friends and neighbors. The city of Perris, 
California has been fortunate to have many citizens who have given so 
freely of themselves in their dedication to the future of the youngest 
members of our district. Mr. John R. Harrison is one of these 
outstanding individuals.
  Mr. Harrison has been an instrumental part of Perris Valley area 
business and youth programs for many years. After graduating from 
college, he became a partner in Dan's Feed & Seed, a business which 
supplies the Perris Valley and surrounding areas with animal feed, 
seed, veterinary supplies, hardware and plumbing items. He has since 
become a 100% shareholder in Dan's Feed & Seed and expanded his 
operation to include stores in Perris, Hemet, and Temecula. He also 
owns a grain handling facility in Blythe. As a result of his dedication 
to the business community, Mr. Harris is active in various civic groups 
in Perris. He is the past president and only remaining charter member 
of the Perris Rotary Club, past president of the Chamber of Commerce, 
past president of the Perris Farm Bureau, and the current president of 
the Perris Alumni Association. In 1994, Mr. Harrison received the Howie 
Award from the Riverside County Farm Bureau.
  In 1953, he started the Perris Panthers 4-H club and was its leader 
until the mid-1960's. His continued involvement in the organization has 
produced one of the strongest 4-H clubs in Riverside County. Mr. 
Harrison has also been instrumental in the original organization of 
Perris Little League. Mr. Harrison has been a member and past president 
of the Farmers Fair Board and has served as chairman of the Farmers 
Fair Livestock Auction for 30 years. Due to his dedication, this 
auction is one of the most prosperous in the fair system, successfully 
raising money for the 4-H club and Future Farmers of America member's 
college tuition.
  In recognition of his many accomplishments in various business and 
youth organizations in Perris, I commend John Harrison for his 
contributions and dedicated service to his community. I encourage Mr. 
Harrison to continue with his involvement and wish him much success and 
happiness in his future endeavors.

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