[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 22, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1162]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING R.G. SHIPLEY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 99TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great North 
Carolinian, farmer and agricultural expert, Mr. R.G. Shipley, on the 
occasion of his 99th Birthday.
  Mr. Shipley is a standard-bearer for agriculture in the High Country 
of North Carolina and has for years served faithfully on the Watauga 
County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.
  Of course, when we say, ``served for years,'' most people assume five 
or maybe ten years. In fact, Mr. Shipley has faithfully worked with the 
Watauga County Farm Bureau since its inception in the 1930's. That is a 
remarkable testament to his dedication to furthering the cause of local 
agriculture.
  R.G. Shipley also taught agriculture as a local high school teacher 
at Cove Creek High School for many years. During his many years 
instructing students in agricultural studies he touched countless young 
lives. Among them was my husband, Tom Foxx, who sat under Mr. Shipley's 
tutelage as a high school student.
  He is truly a remarkable member of the Watauga County community. Even 
as he approaches his centennial birthday, R.G. Shipley remains active 
in the agricultural community. In honor of his long agricultural 
service to the area, an endowment fund has been established in his 
family's name to support local agriculture.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent constituents like Mr. Shipley 
in Congress. As he turns 99 years old in the coming week I want to wish 
him many more years of vibrant life and thank him for his tireless 
community involvement over the past many decades.

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