[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 41 (Friday, March 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. DENNIS EVERHART

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                        HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 9, 2007

  Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dennis 
Everhart of Woodrow, Colorado, for his impressive contributions to 
Colorado agriculture. Dennis touched many lives and shared his love for 
agriculture as a Vocational Agriculture teacher for 26 years. Recently, 
Dennis received the high honor of induction into the Colorado 
Agriculture Hall of Fame.
  Dennis was raised on a ranch in New Raymer, Colorado, where his 
family ran a cow and calf operation. After working several years in the 
oil fields and with his parents in a custom haying operation, Dennis 
joined the Marines. Following 52 months of active duty, Dennis returned 
home and earned his bachelor of science degree from Colorado State 
University in 1970. Dennis taught Vocational Agriculture at Woodlin 
School in Washington County from 1970 to 1998, taking 1 year off to 
teach in Golden and 2 years off to manage a commercial hog operation. 
After retirement, Dennis ran for county commissioner and is currently 
serving his ninth year as Washington County Commissioner. Dennis and 
his wife Evelyn are the parents of three grown sons: Doug, Todd and 
Dennis.
  Dennis taught a complete program in vocational agriculture, including 
crop science, livestock science, agricultural mechanics, marketing and 
management, and leadership skills. Both he and his students enjoyed a 
great deal of success. Twenty-six of his students earned the American 
Farmer/FFA degree; 81 students received the State Farmer/FFA degree. 
There were also a number of State winners of proficiency awards as well 
as several State officers from the Woodlin Future Farmers of America 
chapter. Several of Mr. Everhart's students are currently teaching 
agriculture education in Colorado. Dennis was a mentor to other young 
educators as well, supervising student teachers for 23 years. 
Additionally, Dennis was a sponsor of a successful Colorado Young 
Farmers Education Association Chapter.
  As an individual, Dennis earned many awards through the years, 
including: honorary membership in the Woodlin FFA chapter; Honorary 
State Farmer Degree; Honorary American Farmer Degree; Friend of 
Washington County; 4-H Outstanding Young Farmer Advisor; Outstanding 
Young Member of Colorado Vocational Ag Teachers Association; 
Outstanding Region II Teacher for National Association of Ag Educators; 
Distinguished Service Award from Production Credit Association and 
officer of the Colorado Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association 
(serving as president 1987-1988). Dennis was also named U.S. Steel's Ag 
Teacher of the year and 1998 Ag Teacher of the year by Western District 
Ag Education.
  Dennis led by example and his enthusiastic community involvement 
demonstrated his passion for making a positive impact on the world 
around him. I am extremely proud to have the opportunity to honor 
Dennis Everhart today for his commitment and devotion to Colorado 
agriculture.

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