[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6129-S6130]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING SHAUN AND LACEE SIMS

  Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, at the 103rd Wyoming State Fair, Senator 
Enzi and I will have the pleasure of introducing Shaun and Lacee Sims 
as 2015 inductees of the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame. I am proud 
to say this dynamic husband and wife team exemplify the ideals of the 
Wyoming way of life and have made immense contributions to the State 
and national agricultural community.
  The Sims family has demonstrated their deep-rooted commitment through 
five generations of involvement in stewardship of the land and 
production of high quality livestock. Shaun and Lacee have shared their 
passion for agriculture as parents, and now as grandparents, with their 
children and grandchildren.

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  Shaun and Lacee have shared their livelihood with countless local 
students who have toured their ranch and wind turbine facility. The 
students who visit their ranching operation gain valuable insight into 
the origin of their food and electricity. In addition to educating 
students, the Sims have also taught the teachers by hosting the Wyoming 
Ag in the Classroom Teacher Institute. As Amy Hendrickson, executive 
director of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association observed, ``They have 
served as educators, mentors, and leaders on a variety of important 
issues affecting Wyoming's agriculture industry, and their example of 
true leadership serves as a model for others.''
  Shaun and Lacee have served in various capacities whenever they have 
been called upon. Shaun's service extends from his 14-year tenure with 
the Uinta County Conservation District Supervisors to his election on 
the National Association of Conservation Districts Executive Board. As 
president of the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts, Shaun 
often sacrifices valuable time on his home ranch to attend all meetings 
for Uinta County and the State association. Shaun's dedication to the 
State and the industry has not gone unnoticed. He was recently 
appointed to a second term on the Wyoming Board of Agriculture.
  Like her husband, Lacee has been an active agricultural advocate in 
Wyoming. Lacee received the Masters of Beef Advocacy certification 
through the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and was appointed by 
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead to serve on the statewide Wyoming Beef 
Council. Lacee has combined her passion for agriculture with her 
growing photography business to tell the story of agriculture through 
an artistic lens. By highlighting the beauty and importance of Wyoming 
agriculture, she is able to capture in photos what words often fail to 
convey. Patrick Zimmerer, with the Wyoming Board of Agriculture stated, 
``Lacee tells and advocates the story of Wyoming agriculture through 
her lens as a photographer and through social media, telling and 
highlighting the importance of Wyoming agriculture to a broad audience 
of followers.''
  Shaun and Lacee Sims represent every positive attribute of leaders in 
Wyoming agriculture. Together, side by side, they have represented 
Wyoming's interests with dedication and honor. It is because of people 
like them that the agricultural community in Wyoming has a bright and 
productive future. My wife, Bobbi, joins me in congratulating these 
outstanding individuals, Shaun and Lacee Sims, who are 2015 inductees 
into the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame.

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