[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 7, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H549]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING LOUIS MOORE

  (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 
Professor Louis Moore for his long and distinguished career in the 
field of agriculture. After more than half a century of service, Lew 
will be retiring this year from Penn State, where most recently he 
served as a professor of agricultural economics.
  Lew has been at the forefront of promoting Pennsylvania agriculture. 
Most notably, Lew was instrumental in the implementation and expansion 
of the PSU Agriculture Cooperative Extension, which helps citizens 
learn and connect with the various agriculture research and services 
that Penn State's Department of Agriculture provides Commonwealth 
farmers.
  In 1955, Lew began work as a marketing agent for Cooperative 
Extension in northwestern Pennsylvania and later for the entire 
Commonwealth. In 1973, he joined Penn State as a professor of 
agricultural economics, where he also helped expand the Extension 
beyond Pennsylvania, working with foreign ministries of agriculture, 
farmers, universities, agribusinesses in countries across the world.
  From his research and writings to his marketing and advocacy, Lew's 
contributions to the field of agriculture stand as a beacon to our 
State and our Nation.
  Congratulations, Professor Moore, and we thank you for your service.

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