[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 113 (Thursday, July 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1345]
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                      HONORING DEAN WELDON SLEIGHT

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Weldon 
Sleight as he retires as Dean of the University of Nebraska College of 
Technical Agriculture (NCTA).
  Dean Sleight has led NCTA since 2006 and played a vital role in 
supporting the college legacy and our rural agriculture economy along 
the way.
  Under his watch NCTA constructed a new residence hall, expanded the 
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and built a state-of-the-art education 
center.
  In addition, Dean Sleight has established innovative programs 
combining entrepreneurship and agriculture such as the ``Combat Boots 
to Cowboy Boots'' initiative, designed to assist military personnel, 
their families and veterans in becoming farmers and ranchers; and the 
``100 Beef Cow Ownership Advantage'' program which assists students, 
parents, employers, and agencies in creating successful businesses and 
ranch transfer plans.
  When Dean Sleight retires in December of this year, we wish him the 
best of luck and thank him for his contribution to agriculture, 
education and Nebraska.

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