[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 53 (Thursday, April 7, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S1804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO PAUL KANNING

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Paul 
Kanning of Daniels County, a fourth-generation Montana farmer. This 
week, Paul testified before the Senate Committee on Appropriations 
about the importance of assisting veterans find employment 
opportunities in agriculture.
  Paul is the current owner and operator of 103-year-old TomTilda farm, 
where he produces small grains, pulses, and oilseed crops through no-
till, continuous cropping practices. He began his farm career in 2013 
following his retirement as an Air Force lieutenant colonel after 20 
years of Active-Duty service.
  During the hearing, I heard Paul speak about his experiences as a 
veteran starting a career in the agriculture industry and how programs 
like those offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture helped 
provide the training and education he needed on the farm. Throughout 
his career, he has displayed incredible leadership both in our 
agriculture community and in our Armed Forces.
  He is a living success story of a man who has combined his 
leadership, dedication, and discipline for both defending our country 
and providing food security for Montanans and our Nation. It was truly 
an honor to hear Paul testify this week, and I am proud to honor his 
terrific testimony and hard work for Montana.

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