[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 31 (Thursday, March 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E357]
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             COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF HENRY JO VON TUNGELN

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                          HON. FRANK D. LUCAS

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 2004

  Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to remember and 
honor an outstanding citizen, Henry Jo Von Tungeln from Calumet, 
Oklahoma, who passed away on February 28th.
  Henry Jo was born on May 13, 1931 southwest of El Reno, Oklahoma. He 
was a fourth generation farmer and rancher in Canadian County. He was 
known throughout his community and the State for his commitment to 
community service and to the agriculture industry.
  Henry Jo was a tireless champion of agriculture, which was 
exemplified through his dedication to numerous agriculture 
organizations. He was active in the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, where he 
served as Vice President of The Oklahoma Farm Bureau State Board of 
Directors. He also served as the Canadian County Farm Bureau President 
for 45 years. He served 3 terms as Chairman of the Oklahoma Wheat 
Commission and was appointed by three Governors. He also served as 
Secretary, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the U.S. Wheat Associates. He 
served on the Dean's Advisory Committee for the Oklahoma State 
University Division of Agriculture. In 2000, Henry Jo received the OSU 
Master Agronomist award. He was elected to the Oklahoma Agriculture 
Hall of Fame in 2002. Henry Jo served on the Oklahoma Beef Council 
Board of Directors. He received the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Service Award. 
Henry Jo served on the International Trade Commission. He was elected 
Progressive Farmer Man of the Year in 2001. He also received the 
Agriculture Ambassador Award from Redlands Community College.
  Perhaps Henry Jo was best known for opening his home to many of us 
for discussions about the things that would benefit his community and 
the agriculture industry, so that future generations could enjoy the 
same way of life that he so enjoyed. He welcomed many to his dinner 
table, including international groups who were visiting Oklahoma to 
learn more about our agricultural products. He was an amazing 
ambassador for our State.
  Mr. Speaker, I join today with Henry Jo's family, friends, and 
community to honor his life and his commitment to his family, his 
community, and to the advancement of agriculture. He was an outstanding 
man and will truly be missed by all who knew him.

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