[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 39 (Friday, March 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E361]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF RONALD H. TYLER

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 9, 2012

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished career 
and public service of Ronald H. Tyler. Mr. Tyler passed away on January 
27. He will be remembered for his several decades of work to improve 
the agriculture industry in Monterey, Santa Clara and San Benito 
Counties.
  Ronald graduated from the University of California Davis with a 
degree in Pomology in 1955. After graduating, he was commissioned a 2nd 
Lieutenant in the US Army, and served two years active duty before 
rising to the rank of Captain in the California National Guard. In 
1957, he joined the University of California Agricultural Extension 
Service where he became Farm Advisor to San Benito, Santa Clara and 
Monterey Counties.
  Among his many elected and appointed positions, Ronald was a member 
of the Agricultural Board of Directors, and a founding member and 
president of the Agricultural History Project. He served as County 
Director and Farm Advisor in Santa Cruz for three decades, from 1971 
until his retirement in 1991.
  Ronald exhibited a passion for agricultural development on 
California's Central Coast. His research involved rootstocks and 
training for high density apple orchards, irrigation, pest and disease 
control, and cranberry production. In honor of his research, he was 
cited for distinguished service by state and national Agricultural 
Extension organizations and was the first recipient of the Al Smith 
Friend of Agriculture Award from the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I announce the passing of 
Ronald Tyler. I know I speak for the whole House as I recognize his 
life and work. I commend him for all he accomplished and contributed to 
California's agriculture industry, and the communities he lived and 
worked in. I would also like to extend my deepest condolences to his 
family, friends and those who benefitted from his accomplishments.

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