[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 13, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H233]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING ERIC GRANT ON HIS RETIREMENT

  (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of my friend 
Eric Grant, an extension agent for the University of Arkansas Division 
of Agriculture who will retire this week after 28 years of service to 
agriculture in my home county, Craighead County.
  For nearly three decades, Mr. Grant has faithfully dedicated himself 
to all aspects of agriculture, including row crops, livestock, 
horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H. While Mr. Grant 
has rightfully earned a reputation throughout northeast Arkansas for 
knowing his trade, he has done so while cultivating meaningful and 
lasting relationships as well. Our region's agricultural producers and 
families have not only contacted him seeking information from a trusted 
adviser, they have also reached out to him as friends.
  I can speak from experience about how Mr. Grant has helped me 
throughout the years, whether it involved my service as a TV news 
reporter, a farm broadcaster on the radio, or a legislator in the U.S. 
House of Representatives.
  As Mr. Grant prepares to retire on Thursday, I wish him many days 
that reflect his outstanding service to Craighead County agriculture. 
Mr. Speaker, please join me and all of northeast Arkansas in honoring 
the service of Eric Grant and wishing him a happy retirement.

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