[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 156 (Thursday, September 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN MEMORY OF MR. ALTO ``BUD'' ADAMS, JR.

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                         HON. THOMAS J. ROONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2017

  Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the life of Alto ``Bud'' Adams, Jr. of Fort Pierce, Florida, who passed 
away on September 22nd at the age of 91 in his home on Adam's Ranch in 
Fort Pierce.
  Bud Adams, a larger than life cowboy known for his integrity and firm 
handshake, was a fixture in Florida's agricultural community. Bud was 
the patriarch of the Adams Ranch, a four generation family operation 
that spans 80 years and spreads across more than 50,000 acres in four 
counties. He began managing the ranch with his father in 1947 after 
serving in the Navy during World War II. A legend among Florida 
cattlemen, Bud was responsible for the development of the Braford breed 
of beef cattle, a breed capable of withstanding Florida's hot and rainy 
summers. He served as the President of the Florida Cattlemen's 
Association, and is also a member of Florida's Agricultural Hall of 
Fame.
  Bud was also an ardent conservationist and environmentalist who not 
only believed, but proved, that the land could be worked in a way that 
preserved Florida's natural beauty. He was an avid wildlife and nature 
photographer who could capture the natural splendor of God's creation 
through the lens of his camera. His photographs of Florida's landscape 
and wildlife have been featured in numerous books and magazines. For 
his conservation efforts, Bud was recognized by both the National 
Cattlemen's Association and the Florida Cattlemen's Association for 
environmental stewardship, and he was named landowner of the year by 
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Bud's land that 
he bought, developed, managed, and cared for with his family, will 
continue to stand as a lasting testament to his dedication to 
preserving Florida's beauty.
  Bud is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy ``Dot'' 
Adams, his three sons Alto, Michael, and Robert, his fourteen 
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, Florida has truly lost an icon. My thoughts and prayers 
are with Bud's family and loved ones as they mourn his passing. Bud 
Adams will be greatly missed.

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