[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 187 (Thursday, November 21, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S6752]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                    TRIBUTE TO GARY AND HANNA CANADA

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Gary and 
Hanna Canada for receiving the American Bankers Association's Bruning 
Award. This award is dedicated to bankers who demonstrate a strong 
sense of leadership and dedication to providing financial guidance and 
credit to ranchers, farmers, and businesses in rural America.
  The Canadas are well known throughout southern Arkansas for their 
partnership running their business hand-in-hand, which helps explain 
why, for first time in the 22-year history, the award has been 
presented to a team of ag bankers.
  Gary Canada began his professional career as a teacher and coach, 
eventually working his way up to principal. In 1975, Gary joined the 
Bank of England and climbed the ranks to become the chairman and 
president of the bank. Over the years, Gary has served on numerous 
committees and boards, including the ABA's Agricultural and Rural 
Bankers Committee, Arkansas Rice Council, and Bayou Metro Irrigation 
District. In addition to his work with the bank, Gary has farmed 
cotton, rice, and wheat and run a cow and calf operation.
  Similarly, Hanna Canada began her career as a teacher before working 
at the Bank of England. Her early years at the bank consisted of 
working as a teller before transitioning to board secretary assisting 
with policies. Hanna currently serves as the executive vice president 
of the Bank of England and member of the board of directors. Along with 
her hard work and dedication to the bank, she also serves as an 
emergency medical technician.
  Gary and Hanna Canada demonstrate what it means to give back to your 
community. Every opportunity they have had to help those in need, they 
have not hesitated to step in and lend a hand. In addition, Hanna hopes 
to inspire other women to step into leadership roles in the agriculture 
banking community. The couple's desire to grow the farming community in 
the State is remarkable and reveals why they are so well-deserving of 
this recognition.
  I would like to congratulate and thank the Canadas for their hard 
work, dedication, and leadership to the city of England, the ag 
community in their area, and the State of Arkansas. I am grateful for 
their work and for the ABA recognizing their careers and contributions 
with the Bruning Award.

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