[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 12, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E9]
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                  HONORING THE LIFE OF RICHARD T. WAX

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                        HON. TRAVIS W. CHILDERS-

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 12, 2010

  Mr. CHILDERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today with deep sadness by the 
passing away of a native Mississippian, Mr. Richard T. Wax. Mr. Wax, 
83, died Monday, January 4, 2010, at his home.
  Mr. Wax was President of the Wax Company, founded in 1898 by N.T. 
Wax. The Wax Company was built on the foundation of serving Mississippi 
farmers. Mr. Wax joined the company in 1948. He was elected President 
in 1972 and spent over 50 years of service to the Mississippi 
agricultural industry. Mr. Wax was also former president of the 
Southern Seedsmen's Association, the Southern Field Seed Council and 
was appointed by the American Seed Trade Association to the Panel of 
Arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association.
  Mr. Wax was a devoted husband to Lewellen, and father to Barry, John, 
and Terry. Madam Speaker, with distinct honor and pride, I along with 
the citizens of Amory, Mississippi, sadly mourn the death of such an 
inspirational Mississippian. I want to personally thank him for his 
contributions. His memory will live on.

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