[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 12 (Thursday, January 21, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S149-S150]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING ZIPPY DUVALL

  Mr. PERDUE. Madam President, we are celebrating a first in Georgia 
history today. Last week our State's Farm Bureau president, Zippy 
Duvall, was elected by the American Farm Bureau Federation to serve as 
its 12th president. I join my fellow Georgians in congratulating Zippy 
on this honor and look forward to working with him in this new role.
  Zippy, as he is affectionately known--and that is his real name--
first became a member of the Farm Bureau in 1977. He is a third-
generation dairy farmer and currently maintains a beef cow herd and 
poultry production operation. To the Duvalls, farming is a business, a 
lifestyle, and a proud family tradition. As a dairyman, Zippy is 
accustomed to hard work, and he will be a tireless champion for the 
agricultural industry. He understands the importance of a safe and 
abundant food supply for consumers across the Nation and globe.
  Zippy traveled over 55,000 miles and visited 29 States to meet with 
Americans and discuss his vision for the future of American 
agriculture. He heard from farmers and ranchers across our country--
just as we have in the Senate--that something has to be done to defend 
citizens against a runaway government. From taking action against the 
EPA's power grab of our Nation's water, to promoting a climate of 
abundant trade and supporting a safety

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net--not a guarantee on farm prices--to pursuing policies that enhance 
the availability and affordability of all energy resources, I am glad 
to know Zippy Duvall will be leading in these and many other areas.
  Agriculture is a strategic industry not only for Georgia but also for 
our Nation. I join our country's farmers and ranchers in the pursuit of 
a strong, safe, and abundant industry. Our kids and our grandkids 
depend on this. I am very confident that with leaders like Zippy, we 
can actually do this.
  Congratulations to Zippy, his wife Bonnie, and the entire Duvall 
family as they begin this exciting chapter together. This election is a 
great victory not only for Georgia but also for all of agriculture. I 
look forward to working with Zippy and the members of the American Farm 
Bureau Federation to promote a strong, safe, and abundant future for 
our agricultural industry in the United States.
  Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Ernst). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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