[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1548]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            NORMAN BORLAUG AND THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL

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                          HON. DAVID LOEBSACK

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 17, 2007

  Mr. LOEBSACK. Madam Speaker, today Norman Borlaug received the 
Congressional Gold medal, the highest civilian award that Congress may 
bestow. I'm extremely proud to be able to celebrate this great honor 
with Dr. Borlaug, a native Iowan and a true humanitarian.
  Dr. Borlaug was born on his grandparent's farm in Saude near Cresco, 
Iowa. The lessons he learned there stayed with him throughout his life.
  His desire for knowledge and his dedication to helping those in need 
led him to Mexico after his studies. There he worked tirelessly and 
created high yield wheat varieties which enabled the country to become 
self-sufficient and improved the lives of countless poor farmers.
  Dr. Borlaug became the ``Father of the Green Revolution,'' and in 
1970 he was recognized for his extraordinary advancements in 
agriculture and received the Nobel Peace Prize.
  He continues to work to alleviate hunger across the world and has 
saved countless lives. He is truly deserving of the Congressional Gold 
medal. Dr. Borlaug is an inspiration to us all.

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