[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 29, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1366]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING INDIANA FARM BUREAU DISTRICT 4 DIRECTOR STEVE MAPLE

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 29, 2019

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Steve 
Maple on his 12-year career as Indiana Farm Bureau District 4 Director.
  For many years, Steve has been dedicated to serving Hoosier family 
farmers, but his passion for agriculture began long before his time at 
the Farm Bureau. He has contributed a great deal to the strength of the 
Hoosier farming community, and his invaluable perspective and 
leadership skills have helped farmers in north central Indiana build an 
incredible foundation for growth and innovation. His spirit, 
commitment, and expertise will be greatly missed, but his legacy will 
surely be carried on.
  Steve has been an excellent educator, advocate, mentor, and leader. 
With his term as District 4 Director coming to an end, I want to thank 
him for all he has done to make sure our farmers have what they need to 
thrive. He is an inspiration to us all and an outstanding role model to 
future generations.
  Farmers are the backbone of our economy, and having people like Steve 
in these leadership roles truly puts Indiana in a strong position to 
continue leading the nation in agricultural innovation and production 
and feeding the world.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Steve the 
best as he embarks on this next chapter in life.

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