[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 46 (Wednesday, April 12, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E544-E545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO FRANK S. PRIESTLEY

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                       HON. HELEN CHENOWETH-HAGE

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 12, 2000

  Mrs. CHENOWETH-HAGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute 
to Frank Priestley, President of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation and 
the Farm Bureau Insurance Companies of Idaho, who was recently elected 
to the American Farm Bureau Federation's Board of Directors. This is a 
tremendous honor, especially since this is the first time in nearly 
three years that an Idahoan has served on this prestigious board.

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  Mr. Speaker, Frank began his illustrious career when he started his 
own hay bailing business at the age of 14. Through his vision and 
entrepreneurial spirit he was able to establish a successful family 
farm operation. He and his wife, Susan, today run a heifer replacement 
operation and grow alfalfa, corn and barely in southeastern Idaho.
  When Frank is not busy on the farm, he, Susan and their 6 children 
attend church and actively participate in youth group activities. 
Clearly, we are fortunate to have someone like Frank serve the people 
of Idaho, and I personally want to wish him a heartfelt thanks for his 
dedicated service.j

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