[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4508-S4509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING PETER K. WILSON

 Mr. CRAPO. Madam President, today I would like to note the 
sudden passing of Peter K. Wilson, of Lapwai, ID. A lifelong farmer, 
World War II veteran and father of seven, Peter was a leader in Idaho 
agriculture. He served as chairman of the Nez Perce County Agricultural 
Stabilization and Conservation Service, and as a member of the Idaho 
State Brand Board, the Nez Perce County Fair Board, the Lewiston Grain 
Growers Board, and the Idaho Co-op Council Board of Directors. From 
1988 until his untimely death on March 30, 2009, Peter was an elected 
commissioner of the Port of Lewiston, and served as chairman for 
several terms. From 1994 to his death, Peter also served on the board 
of the Pacific Northwest Waterways, and was chairman from 2003-2005.

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  He received numerous awards and honors throughout his working life, 
including the Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement in Agriculture, 
Nez Perce County Grassman of the Year and Nez Perce County Outstanding 
Farm Citizen.
  Peter's love of farming, the mountain pastures he called home, and 
his family was well-known to many. In his contributions to the 
community and to Idaho agriculture, he touched many lives, working hard 
and providing strong, principled leadership. Peter will certainly be 
missed. I offer my condolences to Peter's wife, Pat, and their family 
at this difficult time.

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