[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 6, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S5886]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNITION OF THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF JOHN C. TITCHNER

 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I rise today on behalf of myself 
and Senator Leahy to honor John C. Titchner, Vermont's State Resource 
Conservationist, who is retiring after thirty-six years with the United 
States Department of Agriculture.
  John Titchner's career is among the most distinguished in the history 
of the Soil Conservation Service and the Natural Resource Conservation 
Service, NRCS. He began his work with the USDA in 1965, and has served 
as Vermont State Conservationist since 1981. At the time of his 
retirement, he was the longest serving among all active State 
Conservationists.
  John has guided the Natural Resource Conservation Service in Vermont 
through many changes in agricultural policy and administration. Under 
his direction, the NRCS has handled an ever increasing number of 
programs and special projects to support farmers and conserve our 
natural resources. The lakes and streams of Vermont are clearer and 
cleaner today as a result of his work.
  For many years, Senator Leahy and I have each looked to John as an 
advisor on agriculture and conservation. In this role, he has had a 
significant impact on national agricultural policy.
  John has assumed many leadership roles in his profession and in his 
community. These include serving as a member of the Lake Champlain 
Steering Committee, Chairman of the Vermont Food and Agricultural 
Council, and President of the Vermont Federal Executives Association.
  John C. Titchner's career stands as an outstanding example for all 
who choose to serve their community and their country.

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