[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 17 (Wednesday, February 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E125]
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                      HONORING MR. SCOTT C. GRAVES

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                            HON. TED S. YOHO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2017

  Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work, 
commitment, and character of Scott C. Graves, House Agriculture 
Committee staff director. Scott is my kind of man--intelligent, 
understanding, and a straight shooter. His rise from an intern on the 
House Agriculture Committee to the committee's staff director over 10 
years speaks to his strong work ethic. Raised on a cattle ranch in 
Texas, his commitment to rural America is unquestioned--a view shared 
on both sides of the aisle. His work as a steadfast advisor to Chairman 
Conaway solidified his role as a leader who is both fair and firm.
  But it's Scott's character that I notice most. As a member of the 
Agriculture Committee for the past 4 years, I have had the privilege to 
witness that character as he balances not just the demands of committee 
members, staff, and interest groups; but of a growing family. Scott, 
thank you for your guidance, your example, and your friendship. I wish 
both Scott and his lovely wife Haley all the success in the world as 
they turn the page onto a new chapter in their lives.

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