[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 105 (Thursday, July 15, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S5958]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DR. FRED BOURLAND

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I congratulate Arkansan Dr. 
Fred Bourland, who was recently named the International Cotton 
Researcher of the Year by the International Cotton Advisory Committee. 
Dr. Bourland is a cotton breeder and director of the University of 
Arkansas Division of Agriculture's Northeast Research and Extension 
Center in Keiser. Dr. Bourland won the award for his innovative cotton 
breeding achievements.
  The Cotton Researcher of the Year award was started in 2009 to help 
raise awareness of the importance of research to the improvement of the 
cotton industry and to provide international recognition of exceptional 
achievements. Dr. Bourland will receive a trophy and $1,000 prize.
  I commend Dr. Bourland for his research, which benefits Arkansas's 
entire cotton farming community. Through his efforts, he represents the 
best of our Arkansas values: hard work, dedication, and perseverance. 
He also inspires the next generation of Arkansas leaders as a member of 
the UA team.
  As an Arkansas farmer's daughter, and as chairman of the Senate 
Agriculture Committee, I understand firsthand and appreciate the hard 
work and contributions of our Arkansas agriculture community. 
Agriculture is the backbone of Arkansas's economy, creating more than 
270,000 jobs in the state and providing $9.1 billion in wages and 
salaries. In total, agriculture contributes roughly $15.9 billion to 
the Arkansas economy each year.
  I salute Dr. Bourland and the entire Arkansas agriculture community 
for their hard work and dedication.

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