[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 155 (Thursday, October 30, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S13651]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO E. LINWOOD ``TIP'' TIPTON

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor my friend E. 
Linwood Tipton. Tip, as he is known by friends, will have devoted 38 
years of his life to the dairy industry upon his retirement later this 
year.
  Growing up on his family's farm in Missouri, Tip's interest in 
agriculture developed at a young age. He attended the University of 
Missouri where he earned a bachelor's degree in Agriculture and a 
master's degree in Economics. After serving his country as an officer 
in the U.S. Army Finance Corp, Tip returned to the dairy industry where 
his talent and leadership were recognized and he quickly advanced.
  In 1987, Tip was appointed president and CEO of the Milk Industry 
Foundation and the International Ice Cream Manufacturers Association. 
Under his direction, the International Dairy Show began in 1988 and 
evolved into the Worldwide Food Expo, an event that currently features 
over 1,000 exhibitors from 150 different countries. He also created 
Dairy Forum, a major annual conference for dairy producers and 
processors. In 1990, he rallied the milk industry to form the 
International Dairy Foods Association, IDFA, an organization that 
encompasses the Milk Industry Foundation, the National Cheese 
Institute, and the International Ice Cream Association. Tip's 
innovative ideas and strong leadership have stimulated the growth of 
IDFA. Tip led the way in the creation of the extremely successful `` 
Milk Mustache'' and ``Got Milk?'' marketing campaigns.
  His knowledge of the dairy industry and the economy has encouraged 
Secretaries of Agriculture and U.S. Trade Representatives of both 
political parties to seek his counsel. In 1984, President Reagan 
appointed Tip to the National Commission on Agricultural Trade and 
Export Policy. He has been active on Capitol Hill by testifying 
numerous times before congressional committees and initiating the 
annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party.
  Nondairy organizations have also benefited from Tip's leadership. He 
founded the International Sweetener Colloquium so sugar and sweetener-
using industries could assemble and discuss sugar policy. Tip is a past 
president and chairman of the board of the National Economists Club and 
the National Economic Education Foundation. He also has been active in 
the D.C. community by serving on the ``Main Street'' restoration 
project's board of directors.
  Tip is truly a visionary in the dairy industry. From regulating dairy 
food retail packaging to implementing marketing campaigns, he has 
delved into every aspect of the dairy business. Tip's leadership should 
be commended and, therefore, I ask each of my colleagues to join me in 
honoring this remarkable man's dedication to the food industry, his 
community, and his Nation.

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