[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 84 (Monday, June 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1067]
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                          JAMES BEDARD TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. James Bedard, 
of Alamosa, Colorado, for being selected to the E. (Kika) de la Garza 
Fellowship program. With this recognition, Dr. Bedard will be able to 
further represent southern Colorado and Adams State College while 
continuing his already impressive research.
  Dr. Bedard is one of 20 other faculty members in schools across the 
country selected for the honor. Nominees for the fellowship are chosen 
based on their educational experience and the relevance of their 
research to the USDA, specifically to issues facing the Hispanic 
population. It is one of the most prestigious awards available to 
Hispanic-American citizens.
  The new resources available to Dr. Bedard will allow him to provide a 
more thorough education to his students and show them opportunities 
that were more elusive. He will also have greater access to federal 
agencies that specialize in agricultural problems facing the community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to stand and recognize Dr. James Bedard 
today. Southern Colorado has long benefitted from his work and will now 
see even greater results with help from the E. (Kika) de la Garza 
Fellowship. I have no doubt that Dr. Bedard will continue his important 
agricultural research and thrive as a teacher and community leader.

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