[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 118 (Monday, September 13, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10784-S10785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      TRIBUTE TO CLIFF GULLICKSON

 Mrs. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the Cliff 
Gullickson family and a group of North-Central Montana farmers that 
pulled together

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in true Montana tradition this harvest season.
  Cliff Gullickson was killed in a farm accident when the grain truck 
he was driving to Big Sandy rolled on August 8. Neighbors rallied 
together the way only agricultural folks can to harvest the 
Gullickson's grain.
  Some of the combines came from 50 miles away for the harvest and all 
started the day with a prayer for their safety and for Cliff 
Gullickson. In four hours the remaining 170 acres were harvested.
  Don Jenkins, who lives on the north-east border of the Gullickson's 
farm said, ``This is what you do when there's a tragedy. This is their 
bread and butter. This is their livelihood sitting out in this field.'' 
That statement summarizes the attitude and depth of feeling prevalent 
in farming and ranching.
  I extend my deepest sympathies to the Gullickson family for the loss 
of a fine person who dedicated his life to agriculture and also commend 
them for their hard work and dedication to the agricultural community.
  Additionally, I commend each and every neighbor who lent a helping 
hand this harvest season in the face of a tragedy.

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