[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E273-E274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN APPRECIATION OF INDUCTEES INTO IDAHO HALL OF FAME

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2018

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Bonnie 
Stoddard of Dubois, Robert Brown of Idaho Falls, Frank Priestly of 
Franklin, R.J. Smith of Tendoy, and Stan Boyle of Idaho Falls on their 
inductions into the Eastern Idaho Agricultural Hall of Fame.
  Now 87 years old, Bonnie Stoddard has dedicated her life to 
documenting agricultural

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history. Much of her early life was spent on a cattle ranch in the 
Medicine Lodge area of Clark County. From these beginnings she 
recognized the imperative to preserve and share the history of her 
area, as well as the surrounding Idaho and Montana ranch and farm 
country. I applaud Bonnie for her agricultural service and the 
historical value she has added to her community.
  Operating a portion of his grandfather's original homestead in Ririe, 
Robert Brown raises wheat, barley, and hay. Robert's hard work has not 
gone unnoticed, in fact, he's received the Life Achievement Award from 
the Idaho Grain Producers Association, the Distinguished Service Award 
from the Idaho Wheat Commission, and various other awards. He has 
served on the Farm Service Agency Board and other agricultural and land 
use advisory groups. From hosting delegates at his farm to representing 
the State of Idaho in supporting legislation that benefits Idaho 
Farmers in Washington, D.C., Robert has been a great asset to the 
farming community.
  Starting at the young age of 14 with his own hay baling business, 
auctioneer Frank Priestly has been involved in agriculture his entire 
life. Frank and his wife, Susan, worked in agriculture together, 
establishing an 80-cow family dairy. Frank served as the President of 
the Idaho Farm Bureau for 18 years. One of his many accomplishments 
through the organization was development and implementation of the 
Moving Agriculture to the Classroom Program, or M.A.C., which enables 
educators' access to teaching modules on various agricultural topics. 
Frank has represented his constituent group of Farm Bureau members at 
the local, regional, state, and federal levels and mentored young 
producers.
  R.J. Smith grew up working on the family ranch near Tendoy, and is a 
graduate from Salmon high school R.J. competed on the rodeo team while 
attending the University of Utah before enlisting in the Army. During 
the Vietnam war, R.J.'s heroic efforts included flying helicopters. He 
used his flying skills while working on a bison ranch in Wyoming along 
with his wife, Grace. Since returning to the state of Idaho, R.J. has 
been honored as Lemhi County Cattle and Horse Grower of the year and 
Lemhi County Grassman of the year. Through his many years of service he 
has served as chairman of the Lemhi Irrigation District, along with 
various state livestock committees. He continues to be a great leader 
in water and irrigation policy which benefits wildlife, fish and 
agriculture production.
  Having grown up on a farm in the Ririe, Idaho area, Stan Boyle 
understands the value of hard work and determination. The Eastern Idaho 
Agricultural Hall of Fame is an addition to the lengthy list of 
accolades awarded to Stan. School districts have honored him for his 
role as an educator, he is a member of the Idaho 4-H Hall of Fame, and 
the Bonneville County Cattlemen's Association honored him with their 
Lifetime Achievement Award. As a mentor to countless youth in the 
community, Stan has helped shaped the future of agriculture in the 
area.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely thank these individuals for their service 
and commitment to the agriculture communities in Eastern Idaho.

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