[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 136 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1888]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF RUSSELL L. HANLIN

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 2, 1998

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Russell L. 
Hanlin, a man who has had an enormous impact on America's agricultural 
industry during his illustrious 48-year career. Not only has he been 
the consummate businessman, but he has served three presidents--and his 
countrymen--as well.
  Mr. Hanlin is retiring soon as President and Chief Executive Officer 
of Sunkist Growers, Inc., an agricultural marketing cooperative 
representing more than 6,500 citrus growers in California and Arizona, 
many of which operate in my home, Ventura County. Mr. Hanlin is the 
epitome of the American dream, and proof that hard work and 
perseverance in this great land will carry anyone to the pinnacle they 
seek. He started with Sunkist as a clerk in 1951. Over the years, he 
served in several capacities before earning an appointment as a 
corporate officer. After serving six years as Vice President of the 
Producers Group, he was elected President and CEO in 1978.
  President Bush appointed Mr. Hanlin to the President's Commission on 
Executive Exchange. Presidents Carter and Reagan both appointed him to 
the President's Advisory Committee for Trade Negotiations, an 
appointment he held from 1978 to 1984. President Reagan also appointed 
Mr. Hanlin to the President's Export Council, a post he held for five 
years.
  In 1990, Mr. Hanlin was inducted into the World Trade Hall of Fame.
  Mr. Hanlin is past Chairman of the National Council of Farmer 
Cooperatives. He is a member of the Agricultural Task Force on Japan-
U.S. Economic Relations, a member of the U.S./Hong Kong Economic 
Cooperation Committee, a member of the Board of Directors of the 
California Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the Chamber's 
Agricultural Committee. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of 
Woodbury University, Chairman of the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable 
Association, and Chairman of the Japan America Society of Southern 
California. In 1996, he was Chairman of World Trade Week.
  Mr. Hanlin has won several awards, ranging from the Good Scout Award 
from the Western Los Angeles County Council, Boy Scouts of America; to 
the Maple Leaf Award from the Canada-California Chamber of Commerce, 
which he earned for promoting understanding between the United States 
and Canada.
  Mr. Hanlin and his wife, Norma, live in Pasadena, California. They 
have been blessed with three children.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join me in thanking Mr. Hanlin 
for his many years of promoting and nurturing America's agricultural 
industry and wish him well in any future endeavors.

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