[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 129 (Thursday, September 23, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1728]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MR. SHANNON McDANIEL

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. DOC HASTINGS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2010

  Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize 
Mr. Shannon McDaniel, a long time advocate for water users and 
agricultural producers in the State of Washington. Mr. McDaniel's much 
deserved retirement comes after 30 years of service to irrigated 
agriculture. In his current position as the Secretary/Manager of the 
South Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Mr. McDaniel manages an 
irrigation district that provides water to 230,000 acres of irrigated 
land and 4,000 landowners and farm operators in the southeastern part 
of Washington State.
  Mr. McDaniel is an expert and a true leader in the water resources 
field. He has testified before Congress many times over the course of 
his career, helping inform both the House and Senate on legislation and 
other matters important to water users and agricultural producers. His 
expertise has also been vital to the management and delivery of water 
to farmers in the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District. Throughout 
his career, he has developed strong working partnerships at the local, 
state and federal levels, particularly in his involvement with the 
Bureau of Reclamation's Columbia Basin Project.
  Mr. McDaniel serves as a mentor and advisor to many irrigation 
district managers in the Pacific Northwest. He has selflessly given his 
time to, and been actively involved with many professional and civic 
organizations including: the Family Farm Alliance, the National Water 
Resources Association, the Washington State Water Resources 
Association, Northwest Irrigation Operators, Leadership Tri-Cities and 
the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation. As a 
result, his peers have bestowed many awards on him throughout his 
career, including the National Water Resources Association President's 
Award, the Bonneville Power Administration's Administrator's Excellence 
Award for Exceptional Public Service, the Washington State Water 
Resources Association Water Resources Leadership Award and the 
Northwest Irrigation Operators Distinguished Service Award.
  Mr. McDaniel's many contributions to Western irrigated agriculture 
are immeasurable. Although he is retiring from public service, his 
leadership, dedication and expertise will be valued and appreciated for 
generations.

                          ____________________