[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 79 (Friday, June 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1042]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO MARVIN J. WALTER

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2011

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory of 
Marvin J. Walter of Ames, Iowa who passed away this past Wednesday 
after an eight year struggle with multiple myeloma.
  Marvin was born on August 22, 1940 and raised on a farm near Watkins, 
Iowa. After his high school graduation Marvin went on to receive two 
degrees in Animal Science from Iowa State University. Shortly after 
receiving his second degree from ISU, Marv married his wife Janice in 
September of 1964. Since his days as a commodity broker on the floor of 
the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Marv maintained both a state and 
national profile by involving himself in several organizations that are 
related to the livestock and meat industry.
  At the local level, Marv served his community as Chairman of the 
Board of Ames National Corporation as well as serving on the First 
National Bank and Mary Greeley Medical Center boards for many years. 
Marv was also a proud Rotary member and president. In college, Marv was 
a proud member of Alpha Gamma Rho and the identity and friendships he 
established in his fraternity would last a lifetime. He would go on to 
be inducted to the National Alpha Gamma Rho Hall of Fame.
  While his contributions to his city and state have resulted in awards 
for his distinguished service, Marv would be the first to tell you that 
his family is what he is proud of most. Marv is survived by two 
daughters, three grandsons, two step-grandchildren, and several nieces 
and nephews.
  Mr. Speaker, Marvin Walter lived his life like a true Iowan by 
placing service and family above all else. It was truly an honor to 
count him as my friend and the friendship and counsel he has provided 
me over the years will be deeply missed. I offer his family my 
sincerest sympathies and best wishes in this difficult time. Thank you.

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