[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 172 (Thursday, November 19, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2820]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNITION OF STEVE BAERTSCHE BEING INDUCTED INTO THE FARM SCIENCE 
                          REVIEW HALL OF FAME

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                          HON. MARY JO. KILROY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 19, 2009

  Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Steve Baertsche on 
his induction into the Farm Science Review Hall of Fame on September 
22, 2009. Mr. Baertsche was inducted as one of five members of the 20th 
Hall of Fame Class.
  Mr. Baertsche recently retired as the Assistant Director for Ohio 
State University Extension. OSU Extension seeks to bring the knowledge 
of the university to those Ohioans who do not have regular access to 
campuses around the state. Extension fulfills the land-grant mission of 
the Ohio State University by interpreting research developed by the 
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Ohio State, and 
other land-grant universities, so that Ohioans can use scientifically-
based information to improve their lives. OSU Extension serves a vital 
role by strengthening communities through research-based educational 
programming.
  Mr. Baertsche led OSU Extension's leadership effort for more than 15 
years and helped enhance the program's presence at the Farm Science 
Review, FSR. FSR manager Chuck Gamble stated that, ``Steve Baertsche's 
leadership was much appreciated. His understanding of Extension and its 
mission definitely led to the success of Ohio State University research 
and educational efforts at Farm Science Review. He took Extension to a 
higher level.''
  I am privileged to say that Steve Baertsche is one of my 
constituents. I would like to congratulate Mr. Baertsche again, and I 
thank him for his service and his work to instruct Ohioans how to 
better their lives through education.

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