[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E497]
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 COMMENDING MIKE EAVES FOR HIS WORK AND DEDICATION TO AGRICULTURE AND 
        RURAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE 8TH DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA

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                            HON. ROBIN HAYES

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate and praise an 
individual who has dedicated himself to improving North Carolina. Mike 
Eaves is a remarkable person in many ways, and I want to acknowledge 
him for his accomplishments and efforts towards promoting agriculture 
and rural development.
  Mike grew up in Epson, North Carolina located in Vance County. He is 
a proud graduate of both Louisburg College and Appalachian State 
University.
  Mike began his work in government when he accepted a job with the 
Farmers Home Administration. Mike soon moved on to the Farm Service 
Agency in 1984 where he served as Executive Director of the Richmond 
County Farm Service Agency. In 2002, due to his strong knowledge of the 
farm programs and the people, he became the District Director, 
overseeing 13 county offices as well as being a liaison between the 
State Office and the County Office. Most recently, Mike has been 
selected to be the Administrative Officer of North Carolina State FSA 
Office, effective April 3rd, 2005.
  Anyone knows that long-term success depends on future leadership. It 
will not surprise you to know that Mike has a strong record of 
leadership and achievements. He has received the Distinguished Service 
Award for Community Service from the North Carolina Association of 
County Office Employees. Mike has also received the Distinguished 
Service Award for Community Service for the Southeast Area and the 
National Distinguished Service Award for Community Service from the 
National Association of County Office Employees. Mike's determination 
to help build and create a better community and a better North Carolina 
is inspiring.
  I am very happy for Mike and his new position in the State Office, 
but I will tell you that Richmond County and the 8th District of North 
Carolina will miss his leadership. Although I know you will be watching 
over us from Raleigh and keeping a close eye on Richmond County, I 
can't tell you how much I have appreciated your steadfast dedication 
towards promoting and advancing agriculture and rural communities in 
North Carolina. Personally, I can't thank you enough for your 
friendship and the kindness you have shown me since I have been in 
office. Your assistance has been invaluable to me and my staff.
  Mr. Speaker, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate Mike Eaves' 
tireless dedication and his desire to increase the quality of life for 
Richmond County, the 8th District, and North Carolina as a whole. He 
has gone above and beyond the call of duty to help create and sustain a 
strong agriculture community, and as a citizen of North Carolina, I 
join many in sincerely thanking him.
  I would also like to acknowledge Mike's family that has been there 
backing him in his efforts and successes. Mike has a very loving 
family. Mike's wife, Susan, makes a mean lemon meringue pie. I am sure 
she is as proud as I am of his many accomplishments and his dedication 
to his profession.

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