[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 72 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1069]
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                       RECOGNIZING JIM WEIDINGER

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2006

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Jim Weidinger. 
Jim is retiring after over 30 years of service to the United States 
Department of Agriculture in Rural Development. A lifelong Missourian, 
Jim was born and raised on a farm in Vienna, Missouri, then after the 
completion of high school attended the University of Missouri in 
Columbia, Missouri.
  Jim began his career with Rural Development on February 11, 1975 as 
an Assistant Emergency Loan Supervisor in the Union, Missouri, office. 
His career spanned 30 years at various offices and levels within the 
Rural Development Department. Toward the end of his tenure, Jim was 
crucial in the process of obtaining grants that have been critical to 
the growth and development of northwest Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Jim 
Weidinger of St. Joseph, Missouri. Jim's commitment to excellence is 
remarkable, and I am honored to represent him in the United States 
Congress.

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