[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E22]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING WILLIE COOPER'S CAREER OF SERVICE

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                        HON. VANCE M. McALLISTER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 8, 2014

  Mr. McALLISTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the impressive 
career of service of Willie F. Cooper. Not long ago, Willie marked 40 
years of serving as the State Executive Director of the Louisiana Farm 
Service Agency and now has a total of over 56 years of work with USDA.
   Willie began his career with the Agricultural Stabilization and 
Conservation Service (ASCS) while he was still in college and began 
working his way up the ranks until he was eventually appointed the 
State Executive Director in April 1972, a role he has held ever since. 
During his career, Willie has distinguished himself by working 
tirelessly for the farmers of the state of Louisiana while remaining 
the approachable family man inherent in his humble roots. These 
attributes have led him to be named ``Progressive Farmers' Man of the 
Year'' and to be honored by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation with 
their Distinguished Service Award.
   As impressive as his career has been, his service to his community 
and his dedication to his family has been equally as impressive. He is 
an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria, a member 
of the MacArthur Drive Lions Club, and holds a lifetime membership in 
the Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children.
   So, please join me in recognizing and honoring this great civil 
servant. His life and career should serve as an inspiration to all who 
seek to better their community and state.

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