[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1693]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING RON McNEALL

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2004

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Ron McNeall. On 
October 1, Ron is retiring from the Board of Directors of the Missouri 
Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council after 
11 years of service.
  Ron McNeall was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 
November 30, 1948. He has been married to his wife Carolyn for 33 
years, and they have three wonderful children in Travis, Kelly, and 
Ashley.
  In addition to his 11 years of service as a Director on the MCGA/MCMC 
Board, Ron is also a past MCMC Chairman and MCGA President. At the 
national level, he has served as a delegate to the National Corn 
Growers Association and he has served as a National Corn Growers 
Association Production and Stewardship Action Team Member. He has also 
been an active member of the United States Grains Council. Ron was a 
seed salesman for Pioneer Seed for at least 18 years, and served on 
Pioneer Seed's Advisory Council from 1991-1993.
  As a dedicated advocate for agriculture, Ron has been the recipient 
of numerous awards. In 2000 he received an Honorary State FFA Degree, 
and in 2003 he was named the Outstanding MCGA Member. While many of us 
associate Ron's service with the agricultural sector, his dedication 
extends far beyond it, as he served with distinction on the Keytesville 
School Board for 12 years.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Ron McNeall, 
a remarkable citizen who exemplifies the qualities of dedication and 
service.

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