[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 31, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E108]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF SCOTT GRAVES

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2017

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Mr. 
Scott Graves the pride of Bronte, Texas. For more than 12 years, Scott 
has been a leader in the field of agriculture policy and helped shape a 
better vision and future for our nation.
  Since coming to work as an intern on Capitol Hill, Scott has 
demonstrated his ability to master complex policy issues and work with 
members and staff to craft unique solutions. He continually equips 
members of the House Committee on Agriculture, and the Republican 
Conference as a whole, with the knowledge and resources we need to 
serve the American public. His leadership of the Agriculture Committee 
has positioned them for tremendous success as they begin to reauthorize 
the Farm Bill this Congress.
  I have known Scott for many years and have always known that he was 
someone I could count on to get the job done. Scott and I worked 
together for two years and he succeeded me as Chief of Staff to Mr. 
Conaway from Texas. I think fondly on the time we spent together and am 
proud of what we accomplished. I am even more proud of the character of 
the husband, father, and colleague I now simply call friend.
  Personally and professionally Scott is fun to be around, and he makes 
everyone around him better. There is no doubt that Scott will be 
sincerely missed, but I am excited for what the future holds for this 
extraordinary public servant.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in recognizing the impressive 
career of Mr. Scott Graves and wishing him well as he, Haley, and 
Bronte begin the next chapter of their lives.

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