[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 33 (Friday, February 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAPLE LEAF FARMS

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 23, 2018

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Maple Leaf 
Farms on celebrating 60 wonderful years. This family-owned operation 
has been a staple in northern Indiana and the U.S. duck industry since 
1958.
  Donald Wentzel set out not only to be a successful business owner in 
northern Indiana, but also to be a trailblazer in duck farming across 
the country. He believed in local, sustainable, and cost-efficient 
farming that would produce the highest-quality products for his 
customers. Four generations later, the family's values and vision live 
on as the business continues to expand.
  While 60 years of successful operation is a tremendous 
accomplishment, Maple Leaf Farms' expansion, production capabilities, 
and newest global ventures speak volumes to the dedication and 
ingenuity of the Tucker family. I am proud to learn of the strong 
business model and outstanding leadership of the Tuckers that has led 
Maple Leaf Farms to handle 10 million ducks a year and supply products 
worldwide.
  It is truly an honor to represent such passionate and committed 
Hoosier farmers as the Tuckers, and I am grateful for the positive 
contributions they've made to our community. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of 
2nd District Hoosiers, I want to thank Maple Leaf Farms for 
strengthening Indiana's farming community and wish them all the best in 
their next 60 years.

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