[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 140 (Monday, October 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1964]
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                       TRIBUTE TO MR. ALAN FOUTZ

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 28, 2002

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise today to express 
gratitude and congratulations to one of Colorado's outstanding 
citizens, Mr. Alan Foutz of Akron, Colorado. Mr. Foutz, a graduate of 
the Colorado State University's department of Soil and Crop Sciences, 
was recently honored for his leadership and contributions to 
agriculture.
  Mr. Foutz received his bachelor's and master's degrees in agronomy 
from Colorado State in 1968 and 1970. Since owning Foutz Farms in 
Akron, Alan has been an advocate for relationships between Colorado 
State and rural communities. Always working for the future of 
agriculture, Mr. Foutz has pushed for more student scholarships and 
awards for faculty members deserving recognition. His influence in the 
agricultural industry has spanned many groups, including serving as 
president of the Colorado Farm Bureau and Colorado Farm Bureau Mutual 
Insurance. Additionally, Mr. Foutz has served on the board of directors 
for Western Farm Bureau Insurance, the American Farm Bureau Federation 
Wheat Advisory Committee and the National Sunflower Board. Mr. Foutz 
also serves on the Colorado State College of Agricultural Sciences 
advisory board and has been a university commencement speaker.
  While his service with formal organizations has been impressive, 
Alan's own peers recognize his valuable contributions. Mr. Jim Quick, 
the Soil and Crop Sciences Department Head recently commented that Alan 
has made ``many valuable contributions to science and to the crop 
industry.''
  As a constituent of Colorado's Fourth Congressional District, Alan 
Foutz not only makes his community proud, but also his state and 
country. It is a true honor to have such an extraordinary citizen in 
Colorado and we owe him a debt of gratitude for his service and 
dedication to the community. I ask the House to join me in extending 
wholehearted congratulations to Mr. Alan Foutz.

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