[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 146 (Monday, October 3, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H6488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING BOB SCHOENFELDT FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
a great friend and colleague, Bob Schoenfeldt, for his long and 
distinguished career in the field of agriculture.
  After more than 34 years of service, Bob will be retiring this year 
from USDA, where he served as the area director for rural development 
in northwestern Pennsylvania, which is home to a diverse array of the 
Commonwealth's agriculture industry.
  Bob has been at the forefront of ensuring agriculture continues to 
play a key role throughout Pennsylvania, especially through rural 
economic development. He has been a committed advocate for 
Pennsylvania's agriculture and family farmers across our State.
  Like new shoes or hunting boots, I'm sure Bob's retirement will at 
first be stiff and uncomfortable for a little while; but after such a 
long, distinguished and committed career, it's about time he put those 
feet up and relaxed for once.
  Thank you, Bob, for your commitment to our State, the Nation, and the 
agriculture community. Congratulations on such an esteemed career. We 
wish you happiness and the best of luck in future endeavors.

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