[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 123 (Thursday, September 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1672]
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                 TRIBUTE TO PARKER AGRICULTURAL SERVICE

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2001

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise today to express 
gratitude and congratulations to Parker Agricultural Services of Limon, 
Colorado, a recent recipient of the Environmental Achievement Award 
from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The 
Environmental Achievement Award is one of the highest awards given by 
the Environmental Protection Agency and recognizes Parker Ag's success 
of using biosolids as a fertilizer and soil enhancement product in 
Prowers County.
  The biosolid program performance by Parker Agricultural Service has 
made monumental changes in the environmental makeup of Prowers County. 
Through this program New York and Boston biosolids are used as 
fertilizer for farmland. Not only has this program been successful for 
farmland but has also transformed marginal lands once again into rich 
producing ground. As reported by The Limon Leader, a 250-acre plot of 
land was transformed from bare sand to being completely covered by 
vegetation. Other instances have shown that using this program has 
increased the amount of protein content in certain plants as well as 
increasing yield per acre.
  Parker Ag has been a shining example of what every company must 
strive for, achieving the delicate balance between production and 
environmental protection. I applaud the company for its courageous and 
noble efforts to preserve and enhance the environment in its community.
  As a company located in Colorado's Fourth Congressional District, 
Parker Ag not only makes its community proud but also those of its 
state and country. It is a true honor to have such an extraordinary 
company reside in Colorado and we owe it a debt of gratitude for its 
service. I ask the House to join me in extending wholehearted 
congratulations to Parker Agricultural Services.

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