[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 47 (Thursday, March 19, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S1658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                          TRIBUTE TO DON SHORT

 Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, today, I would like to recognize 
an exceptional Iowan who has been devoted to the State and to our 
agricultural heritage. After serving as president of Silos and 
Smokestacks National Heritage Area since 2001, Don Short has announced 
his retirement.
  Don Short was raised in Winthrop, IA, where he took over the family 
farm. From early on, Don has dedicated his efforts to farming and 
agricultural policy. He was employed with Moews Seed Company, a family 
owned business since 1927 that specializes in corn seed production. 
Afterward, Don worked for DuPont Seed Company.
  Don's experiences in agriculture have provided him the insight 
necessary to lead the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area. For 
15 years, he has been able to protect and promote natural, cultural, 
and historic areas. He spearheaded efforts to maintain and strengthen 
the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area and has been a dogged 
advocate on its behalf. He is a farmer whose desire is to keep 
agricultural heritage alive through partnerships, such as historic 
sites, tourist attractions, and businesses that bring economic benefits 
to Iowa.
  I want to congratulate Don Short on his retirement and his success 
over the years. Silos and Smokestacks will no doubt miss his daily 
contributions; however, he plans on remaining a consultant on a 
parttime basis. I thank him for his unwavering commitment to improving 
agricultural policies and making Iowa a better place.

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