[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 20 (Thursday, February 4, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S1287]
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                   1998 KANSAS WHEAT MAN OF THE YEAR

 Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, today, I rise to recognize the 
1998 Kansas Wheat Man of the Year, Dr. Rollie Sears. Dr. Sears is a 
world-renowned wheat breeder and a Professor in the Department of 
Agronomy at Kansas State University. His colleagues describe him as 
much more than a college professor.
  Throughout the wheat industry, Mr. Sears is known for his many 
contributions to the development of new wheat varieties. Dr. Sears was 
again in the spotlight in 1998 when he released two new varieties of 
hard white wheat along with the indication that shortly there was more 
to come.
  Mr. President, today I join with the Kansas Wheat Association in 
honoring a man who works to develop, and improve the wheat industry. I 
congratulate Dr. Sears for his outstanding contributions to wheat 
growers and I wish him continued success.

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