[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 36 (Thursday, March 26, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S2690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO VINCENT R. MAJCHIER

 Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to one of 
the best friends that Connecticut's farmers have ever known: Vincent R. 
Majchier of Franklin, Connecticut.
  Mr. Majchier held a number of important posts throughout his life. He 
was the Connecticut Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency of 
the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Deputy Commissioner of 
Agriculture in Connecticut for a decade, as well as acting Agriculture 
Commissioner.
  Vinny Majchier was uniquely qualified to serve in these positions. He 
grew up on a farm near Franklin and worked the same land his entire 
life. He was known throughout the state as the farmer's farmer. 
Whenever a Connecticut farmer had a problem, they would go to Mr. 
Majchier and he would do everything in his power to help them. And no 
problem was too small. I can't remember how many times he came into my 
Connecticut office to speak on someone else's behalf. It didn't matter 
if someone's corn fields had flooded, a frost had ruined some crops, or 
a friend was having problems with the price of pumpkins. Their problem 
was his problem, and he would do whatever he could to lend a hand.
  Mr. Majchier also distinguished himself away from his farm and in the 
town of Franklin, where he lived his entire life. He served as Chairman 
of the Franklin Police Advisory Commission. He was a member of the 
Franklin Board of Selectmen, the Franklin Board of Assessors, the 
Franklin Board of Tax Review and on the Planning and Zoning board.
  He also served as a charter member of the Franklin Lions Club, a 
trustee of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Lebanon, and a member of the 
Auxiliary State Police.
  While he always had a new activity occupying his time, Vinny 
Majchier's first priority was always his family and his farm. These two 
true loves will both serve as his living legacy now that he has passed 
on.
  He was survived by his wife Pauline; his four sons; two sisters; and 
nine grandchildren. I offer my heartfelt condolences to them 
all.

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