[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 148 (Friday, October 16, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2222]
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                   HONORING LIVESTOCK MAN OF THE YEAR

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 16, 1998

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate John Harris 
on being named ``Livestock Man of the Year by the California State 
Chamber of Commerce. A longtime leader in the livestock and horse 
industry, John will be honored during ``Cattlemans Day'' at the fifty-
fourth Grand National Rodeo, Horse and Stock Show.
  John Harris is being honored for his extensive involvement in 
agriculture. He serves as the vice chairman of the Cattle PAC. In the 
past John has served as a member of the Operating Committee of the Beef 
Board, chairman of the California Beef Council and a board member of 
the California Cattlemans Association.
  As a rancher John Harris heads one of the largest and most diverse 
farming operations in the Central Valley. Founded by his father Jack 
Harris in 1937, Harris Farms employs more than 1300 people. Harris 
Farms can feed more than 100,000 head of cattle at a time, as well as 
processes more than 200,000 head per year, from their well known 
Colinga location. Harris is also a leader in developing foreign markets 
for American beef. Harris Farms exports to many countries, particularly 
Japan.
  Harris Farms is also active in breeding and racing thoroughbred 
horses. It has produced more than 20 stakes winners and produced four 
California champions.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to John Harris as he is 
honored as Livestock Man of the Year by the California State Chamber of 
Commerce. John Harris has played a vital role in the business community 
and I ask all of my colleagues to join me in wishing him continued 
success in the future.

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