[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 8, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1040]
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                     TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE HEIDERSHEIT

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2010

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of 
Charlie Heidersheit, a native of Osage, Iowa who is stepping down after 
33 years as the Executive County Farm Service Agency Director of 
Mitchell County, Iowa.
  After studying at Loras College in Dubuque, Charlie came to Osage to 
begin his job as County FSA Director. This agency is in charge of 
delivering federal farm programs directly to Iowa Farmers. His 
dedicated service has helped countless Iowa farmers and contributed to 
Iowa's strong agricultural economy.
  Although Charlie is retiring from his position as County FSA 
Director, he plans to continue to be an active member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Osage and spend more time volunteering in the 
community through many of the local organizations he has been active in 
including the Osage Knights of Columbus, Osage Lions Club, Osage 
Kiwanis, and Osage Cub Scouts.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
recognizing Charlie Heidersheit and thanking him for his service to the 
State of Iowa. I consider it an honor to represent Charlie in Congress, 
and I wish him a long, happy and healthy retirement.

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