[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E353]
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                      HONORING MR. DONALD SVEDMAN

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                           HON. CORY GARDNER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 2014

  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Donald L. 
Svedman, who has recently been inducted into the Colorado Agriculture 
Hall of Fame. Mr. Svedman was born and raised in Windsor, Colorado on 
his grandfather's homestead. His family had both irrigated and dry-land 
farm ground in addition to cattle, sheep, hogs and dairy. He was active 
in 4-H and was named Outstanding Male 4-H member for the state of 
Colorado.
  He entered Colorado State University, and then almost immediately 
joined the United States Navy for four years. Upon returning, he 
finished his CSU career with a degree in Animal Science. Mr. Svedman 
was extremely active in various clubs and organizations while at CSU. 
After attending CSU, he received a Master's Degree from Kansas State 
University. He then returned to Colorado and began a career as a County 
Extension Agent in Boulder, Fremont, and Custer counties for multiple 
years.
  He was elected to Executive Secretary of the Colorado Hereford 
Association in 1965, and named the Manager of the Colorado State Fair 
in 1966 by Governor John Love. He was and is an unwavering advocate for 
the betterment of the Colorado State Fair and worked tirelessly to 
improve the fair and its facilities. Because of his efforts, he was 
named Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Colorado in 
January of 1970. He served 12 years as Deputy Commissioner and became 
well-known and highly respected as an asset to Colorado Agriculture. 
Mr. Svedman exemplifies the spirit of continued learning, service to 
profession, and commitment to community. I am honored to recognize him 
today.

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