[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1949-E1950]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING CHARLES E. KRUSE

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Charles E. Kruse. Charlie has served as President of the Missouri Farm 
Bureau since 1992 and will be retiring from office on December 7, 2010.
  Since first being elected to President in 1992, Charlie has served 
for nine terms and has overseen the tremendous growth of the Missouri 
Farm Bureau. Under Charlie's leadership, membership has reached 
100,000, a successful web portal has been developed, and historic new 
highs have been reached in both the Life insurance and Town and Country 
insurance sections. All the while, Charlie has maintained an outspoken 
passion for Missouri

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farmers, defending their values and promoting their efforts in both 
Jefferson City and Washington. Even though retiring from the Farm 
Bureau, I am sure Charlie will continue to fight for Missouri farmers 
for many years to come.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me, his wife Pam, and all 
their children and grandchildren, in commending Charles E. Kruse for 
his accomplishments and for his efforts put forth in serving Missouri 
farmers.

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