[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 18 (Monday, February 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E82]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE LEGACY OF LARRY PURDOM IN MISSOURI CATTLE BREEDING

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 1, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Larry Purdom, for his 
legacy of success and innovation in Missouri dairy cattle breeding.
  Starting in 1957, Larry and his wife Alice have cultivated one of the 
most outstanding herds of Holstein dairy cows in Missouri. He had his 
first Grand Champion cow at the Missouri State Fair in 1964, which he 
repeated in 1966, 1976, 1977 and 1978. He also had several other 
championships recognized at the Ozark Empire Fair, the Missouri 
Dairyman's Institute, and the Southern National show. In the show ring, 
Larry had 35 cows win All-Missouri honors.
  In addition to his prize winning cows, Larry has had an enormous 
impact on the development of Missouri Holstein cattle as among the best 
in the nation. His prize winning bull Senator Flame was placed in the 
Carnation Genetics AI stud in 1972, improving many herds around the 
country. Larry has also provided bulls for families on farms across 
Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas, helping to augment herds 
where artificial insemination was not practicable.
  Larry has also personally received the 2011 Missouri Dairy Hall of 
Honors Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder award, in addition to the 
Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Dairy Leadership Award in 2002. He served 
as President of the Missouri Dairy Association from 2003-2014, and also 
served on the National Dairy Board, as well both the division and 
corporate boards of the Midwest Dairy Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I extend my gratitude and admiration for what Larry 
Purdom has accomplished in his career. His prize winning cattle have 
improved the stock of herds throughout the state, as well as helping to 
establish the Missouri Holstein as a premier breed of dairy cattle. On 
behalf of the 7th District, I congratulate him on his dedication and 
his well-earned accomplishments.

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