[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 128 (Monday, July 29, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5137]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO DICK HISER

  Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, today I am pleased to recognize Dick Hiser, 
who is being inducted into the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame. Every 
year since 1992, Wyoming has recognized individuals who have made 
substantial contributions to agriculture in our great state. With 
nearly 60 years of involvement in the agriculture community in Wyoming 
and beyond, Mr. Hiser is well deserving of this honor.
  A native of Saratoga, WY, Mr. Hiser spent the early portion of his 
career working for the University of Wyoming as an extension agent in 
Carbon County. During his time in this position, Mr. Hiser led the 
Wyoming 4-H program in Carbon County to much success. He was critical 
in helping Carbon County students succeed, encouraging their efforts in 
everything from judging livestock to earning valuable academic 
scholarships. He is remembered by many in Wyoming that participated in 
the 4-H program for always being willing to share his knowledge and 
experience with the younger generation so they could be successful on 
their own journeys in the agriculture industry and beyond.
  Fortunately for Wyoming, Mr. Hiser's contributions include not only 
his unwavering commitment to youth programs, but Wyoming's ranching 
community as well. Many know him for his stalwart commitment to 
sustainable and high-quality cattle and remaining true to his three 
qoals: ensuring cattle were functional in their environment, 
structurally sound to compete in the marketplace, and would grade well 
once prepared for final sale.
  This commitment to Wyoming's agriculture community was reflected in 
Mr. Hiser's many successes in national cattle shows like the National 
Western Stock Show and the Arizona National Livestock Show. He has also 
been recognized as an outstanding alumni of the University of Wyoming 
College of Agriculture and is honored in the Carbon County 4-H Hall Of 
Fame. Mr. Hiser has dedicated much of his time to agriculture interest 
groups across the State, including the Wyoming Livestock Board, Wyoming 
Beef Council, Wyoming Stock Growers Association, and Wyoming State 
Board of Veterinary Medicine.
  In addition to his tremendous contributions to the agriculture, 
education, and 4-H communities in Wyoming, Mr. Hiser showed what it 
means to be a truly upstanding member of the community while serving as 
a Carbon County commissioner.
  Mr. Hiser's values, dedication, and work ethic exemplify the Wyoming 
way of life. I want to extend my congratulations to Mr. Hiser and thank 
him for his service and years of hard work. Mr. Hiser truly lives the 
Code of the West, and I am proud to have the opportunity to recognize 
his achievements as an inductee into the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of 
Fame. Wyoming is well served by his lasting and continuing 
contributions to our great State.

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