[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 164 (Wednesday, December 19, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H7278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


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                        HONORING JOHN MATSUSHIMA

  (Mr. GARDNER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. GARDNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. John 
Matsushima, who will be honored as a Citizen of the West at the 
National Western Stock Show this coming January. This prestigious award 
has been presented since 1978, and the selected recipient must embody 
the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer who is committed to 
perpetuating the West's agricultural heritage and ideals. I can think 
of no better person to receive this honor than Dr. Matsushima.
  Now 91 years old, he has dedicated his life to teaching others about 
agriculture and livestock. He began teaching in 1961 at Colorado State 
University, and he continued to enrich the lives of students until his 
retirement in 1992. Dr. Matsushima currently holds the title of 
professor emeritus at Colorado State University, and still spends 
significant time on campus as an adviser to those who will be future 
stewards of agriculture.
  Among his many honors and awards, Dr. Matsushima received the Japan 
Emperor award in 2009 and was the first Japanese American to achieve 
this accomplishment. He has also received national and Colorado 4-H 
Club awards, the Colorado State University Livestock Leader award, and 
Colorado State's Best Teacher award.
  He is a true pioneer who has committed his life's work to Colorado 
and to the Western United States. These stories highlight an amazing 
man, and I am proud to honor Dr. Matsushima on the House floor.

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