[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 178 (Thursday, December 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2879]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    A TRIBUTE TO OREGON CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT BILL MOORE

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                            HON. GREG WALDEN

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 3, 2009

  Mr. WALDEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to share with you and my 
colleagues the story of Bill Moore and his life-long efforts in support 
of agriculture and the western ranching industry. Bill is the president 
of the Oregon Cattlemen's Association, OCA, and a tremendous friend to 
rural America. At the end of this week, Bill will turn over his gavel 
to another to lead this fine organization but he will continue his 
leadership in the field of agriculture. Before he relinquishes his 
current role, I would like to pay tribute to his leadership over the 
last several years.
  A long list of organizations have recognized Bill's enduring support 
and promotion of the agriculture community's continued viability. Prior 
to serving as OCA president, Bill served as president of the Malheur 
County Cattlemen's Association. In his current role as leader for 
family ranchers throughout Oregon, he serves on the National 
Cattlemen's Beef Association board of directors. He was honored by the 
Ontario Oregon Chamber of Commerce in 2000 as the Agriculturalist of 
the Year. He has served on the local Farmer's Supply Cooperative board 
of directors, the Burnt River Irrigation District's board of directors 
and, in what is surely one of the most difficult positions anyone can 
have, as a member of the Burnt River School District budget board.
  During his tenure as OCA president, Bill promoted and protected the 
interests of the cattle ranchers of Oregon. He initiated a new 
``Positive Producer Image Project,'' which utilizes a combination of 
traditional media and DVD production to showcase the valuable impacts 
ranchers have on Oregon's economy, wildlife, clean water, open space, 
and cultural heritage. This is the first ever video created by OCA, and 
it has received national accolades and become the blueprint for other 
states to follow as they also embark on positive producer image 
projects.
  Born in Ontario, Oregon to William and Christine Moore, Bill has a 
rich history in eastern Oregon. Bill grew up with his five brothers and 
sisters on a small family ranch near Vale, Oregon. After high school, 
Bill graduated with honors from Oregon State University with a bachelor 
of science degree in wildlife management in 1977. He worked for the 
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for 5 years during and after 
college. In 1978 Bill married Nancy Ingle and that same year they began 
their own cattle herd with the purchase of eight cows. They leased land 
and began to grow their business. During the growth years, Bill worked 
for Arco Seed Company eventually becoming vice president in charge of 
seed production. Bill later owned his own seed distribution company.
  In 1999, Bill and Nancy purchased a ranch near Unity, Oregon where 
they now center their ranching operation. It is truly a family 
operation where they have very little hired or outside help and rely on 
the American tradition of neighbor-helping-neighbor and family-helping-
family to grow their business. Bill and Nancy have two children and 
three grandchildren which they treasure. Bill and Nancy take great 
pride and joy seeing yet another generation value and learn the 
ranching business and lifestyle that has meant so much to them.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Bill Moore, 
who has served so ably as president of the Oregon Cattlemen's 
Association.

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