[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 9 (Monday, January 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E101]
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                          REEVES BROWN TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 24, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Reeves Brown of Grand Junction, Colorado, for his lifetime of 
contributions in promoting agricultural interests and effective 
government in the State of Colorado.
  Mr. Brown has an impressive agricultural pedigree and has proven 
himself to be a valuable leader in the field. Mr. Brown grew up on a 
cattle ranch in Montana and received a B.S. in Agriculture Business 
from Montana State University. He began his career at the National 
Cattlemen's Association, serving two years with the organization. 
Afterwards, Mr. Brown spent nearly a decade at the Colorado Cattlemen's 
Association as Executive Vice President, during which time he elevated 
the Association as a national leader in animal care and natural 
resources issues. During Brown's tenure the Colorado Cattlemen's 
Agricultural Land Trust was created in 1993, preserving over 250,000 
acres of Colorado farmland. His leadership in agricultural conservation 
has spilled over into other States, too. Similar ag land trusts have 
conserved over one million acres of land. His efforts speak to his 
commitment in preserving the agricultural business in the United 
States.
  For the past ten years, Mr. Brown has led the non-profit CLUB 20 as 
Executive Director, which aims to provide a dialogue and recommend 
public policy for the Western Colorado region. Mr. Brown's leadership 
earned him the recognition of Colorado's newly elected Governor--On 
January 3, Mr. Brown was appointed director of the Colorado Department 
of Local Affairs, overseeing the diverse needs of Colorado communities. 
The department's responsibilities include areas such as education, land 
management, transportation, energy, water, and health care.
  Mr. Brown's commitment to good public policy and track record of 
effective, collaborative decision-making will surely serve the people 
of Colorado well. Mr. Speaker, for his years of service in the public 
and agricultural sectors, Mr. Brown deserves the commendation of this 
body. We wish him the best of luck on his next endeavor.

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