[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 27 (Friday, February 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     RECOGNIZING JIM MAXEY--RECIPIENT OF THE E. FLOYD FORBES AWARD

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 17, 2012

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jim Maxey for 
receiving the E. Floyd Forbes Award, which is the National Meat 
Association's highest honor. Established in 1946, the National Meat 
Association has been instrumental to the success of the meat industry 
by providing a number of services to its members, including one-on-one 
regulatory assistance and legislative representation.
  The National Meat Association's E. Floyd Forbes Award is named after 
the president of the National Meat Association's predecessor 
organization, the Western States Meat Packers Association. Each year, 
the E. Floyd Forbes Award is given to an individual of exemplary moral 
character, who has provided impressive and unrelenting service to the 
National Meat Association, as well as the meat and poultry industry.
  Jim Maxey's advocacy and passion for agricultural issues, 
specifically the meat and poultry industry has made him a distinguished 
community and industry leader. A native son of California's 
agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley, Jim understands firsthand the 
value of hard work and has a deep understanding of what it means to 
build and run a successful business.
  Jim grew up on a small family cattle ranch in Fresno, California. It 
was at this time that he was able to gain an intimate grasp of the 
inner workings of the meat industry--both the live and processing sides 
of the business. Upon graduating from California State University, 
Fresno, Jim became an invaluable part of the family business, and was 
involved in all aspects, including: beef packing, beef processing, and 
cattle feeding. His love of agriculture led to a fulfilling career, one 
where he was able to serve his community and colleagues at the same 
time.
  Jim has served as President and Board Chairman of the National Meat 
Association. Currently, he is serving as a member of the Cattlemen Beef 
Board. Jim's breadth of experience gives him a unique combination of 
intellect an enthusiasm, which has allowed him to serve the National 
Meat Association admirably.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Jim Maxey 
for being the recipient of the National Meat Association's E. Floyd 
Forbes Award. His consistent devotion to providing quality products and 
exceptional service should be commended. His is truly a source of pride 
for our community and our nation.

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