[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 126 (Thursday, August 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1693]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF DR. W. RON DeHAVEN

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                        HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2007

  Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
accomplishments and the retirement of Dr. W. Ron DeHaven of Crofton, 
MD. Dr. DeHaven has secured his legacy within the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) and with the public he served during his 28 years 
with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
  Dr. DeHaven will continue to shape the course of APHIS' work for some 
time to come due to the integrity and professionalism he brought to his 
role as APHIS administrator, and the initiatives begun under his 
leadership. In all of his activities, he repeatedly demonstrated a deep 
compassion for both animals and humans alike, including the thousands 
of employees who have served under his leadership.
  His recent initiatives include, among others: the ongoing efforts to 
streamline the regulatory review for the imports of fruits and 
vegetables; creating electronic permitting systems for APHIS 
stakeholders; developing supervisory programs to keep the agency well-
managed; and building international coordination and capacity for 
handling animal disease outbreaks.
  In combination, Dr. DeHaven's many initiatives and his personal 
conviction for ``doing the right thing'' have set a high bar for those 
who follow him as Administrator. I want to thank Dr. DeHaven for his 
service to American agriculture and wish him well.

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