[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JUSTIN WHITEFIELD

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                             HON. DAN BOREN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2006

  Mr. BOREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Justin Whitefield, 
successful attorney, dedicated father, tremendous leader, and tireless 
advocate for agricultural development throughout Oklahoma and the 
Nation.
  A native of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, Justin Whitefield attended 
Oklahoma State University, earning a degree in Business, excelling in 
his studies and regularly recognized for his campus-wide leadership. 
Later attending the University of Oklahoma Law School, Justin 
Whitefield earned his Jurist Doctorate, repeating his academic 
excellence and class leadership.
  Throughout his career Justin Whitefield was a forward thinking 
individual, helping better the community through his dedication to 
helping others and his commitment to youth and agriculture. Examples of 
his initiatives and contributions are the growth of scholarship 
programs through the Oklahoma Youth Expo to young people, the 
development and implementation of collegiate programs such as the 
Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Encounter program, and the Oklahoma 
Youth Expo College 101 and the Academic All State Scholarship Program. 
While his primary focus was to bring recognition to others by honoring 
individuals through the Oklahoma Youth Expo Exhibitor Hall of Fame, he 
was also progressive in his ideas for events such as the Western Art 
Exhibition, the Master Showmanship Contest and the Cattle Fitting 
Contest.
  In his most recent assignment as Executive Director of Oklahoma Youth 
Expo, Justin Whitefield's accomplishments were far-reaching. Prior to 
joining Oklahoma Youth Expo, he served as General Counsel for the 
Oklahoma Farm Bureau, served as an Attorney specializing in Government 
Relations for Derryberry, Quigley, Solomon and Naifeh Law Firm and 
served as President and Chief Lobbyist for Capital Resource Group.
  As a result of an airplane accident, Justin Whitefield lost his life 
on November 4, 2006. He was not only a leader in Oklahoma, but he was 
my friend. We worked together during my service in the Oklahoma 
Legislature. I always found him to be a man of character, faith, and 
honor. We will truly miss him.
  I am proud, Mr. Speaker, to thank him for his contributions to 
others, specifically the young people of Oklahoma.

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