[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 133 (Wednesday, October 19, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          PAYING TRIBUTE TO DALE SHERWIN OF LANSING, MICHIGAN

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 19, 2005

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 
accomplishments of Dale Sherwin of Lansing, Michigan, who is retiring 
this month as the Michigan State Director for U.S. Department of 
Agriculture Rural Development.
  Dale Sherwin has dedicated his career to improving the quality of 
life for America through its agricultural community and the citizens 
who work to feed America and the world.
  Prior to starting his successful service with USDA Rural Development 
in April 2003, Dale worked six years for the Michigan Department of 
Agriculture, serving as director of agriculture policy and guiding 
policy on National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 
issues.
  During the administrations of Presidents Nixon and Ford, Dale served 
in the U.S. Department of Agriculture: as chief legislative liaison to 
former Secretary Earl Butz; Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
International Affairs and Commodity Programs; and as assistant director 
of legislative affairs for the Foreign Agricultural Service. Dale also 
worked as a staff director for the U.S. Senate Committee on 
Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
  Prior to service in the U.S. Senate and USDA, Dale spent more than a 
decade working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and the 
Michigan Farm Bureau. His career in agriculture began as a farmer in 
Michigan's Genesee County. His degree in animal husbandry was earned at 
Michigan State University.
  Dale's service at USDA Rural Development has proven to be a shining 
capstone for a career focused on the very mission the agency embodies: 
supporting increased economic opportunity and improved quality of life 
for rural American citizens. Across Michigan's counties and 
communities, his legacy will be realized long into the future. I am 
pleased to have worked with Dale, to call him friend, and to share his 
story with my Congressional colleagues.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this very 
special person, Dale Sherwin, a citizen and leader who is truly 
deserving of our respect and admiration.

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