[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 34 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO E.S. ``BUD'' VANBERG

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                        HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2006

  Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to B.S. 
``Bud'' VanBerg for his impressive contributions to Colorado 
agriculture. Bud grew up in Nebraska where he learned to work hard, 
ride horses, chase cows, drive racehorse vans across the country, and 
talk fast. After graduating from the University of Nebraska with a 
degree in agricultural business, he returned to the family business 
where he centered his interests on auctioneering and the sale barn.
  Bud was sent to Sterling in 1957 to manage the sale barn purchased by 
his father. He commuted between Columbus, Nebraska and Sterling, 
Colorado until 1964, when the Sterling sale barn became a separate 
entity. He and his wife, Arlene, were active partners and worked 
together to establish a fair and honest business with a good reputation 
that earned a respected place in the community.
  Together, they raised four daughters: Debbie, Becky, Deanie and 
Cindy, and they became actively involved with youth groups and 
organizations in the community. Bud was known as the consummate 
volunteer, frequently giving his time and talents to help others, 
particularly young people. Bud touched the lives of many through his 
volunteer work, by doing numerous benefit auctions, 4-H livestock 
sales, and other acts of community service. Bud loved people, he loved 
life, but most of all he loved his family.
  Bud also had a tremendous effect on the lives of eight prominent 
auctioneers in the region. Teaching, encouraging, giving, trusting and 
finally letting go, he gave his students the courage to move into the 
career of their choice.
  Bud was named the Logan County Citizen of the year in 1988 and was a 
member of the Colorado Auctioneer Hall of Fame. Bud's lifelong 
contributions to agriculture earned him induction in the Colorado 
Agriculture Hall of Fame in February of 2006. Bud led by example and 
his enthusiastic community involvement demonstrated his passion for 
making a positive impact on the world around him.
  We have been saddened by the recent loss of this man who gave so much 
to his community and his state for so many years I am proud to honor 
Bud VanBerg for his devotion and service.

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