[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 130 (Thursday, July 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E671-E672]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF STEVE MADDOX BEING NAMED THE 2019 WORLD DAIRY EXPO'S 
                          DAIRYMAN OF THE YEAR

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                              HON. TJ COX

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2020

  Mr. COX of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Steve Maddox, Sr. of RuAnn and Maddox Dairies on being named the 2019 
World Dairy Expo's Dairyman of the Year.
  Steve Maddox, a third-generation dairyman from Riverdale in Fresno 
County, knows that dairy farming is not just a career--it's a way of 
life, and a life that proudly unites generations of his family. In 
1957, Steve's father Doug Maddox started RuAnn Dairy. That's where 
Steve's love for dairy farming was kindled. When the family purchased a 
farm in 1980, he took on new responsibilities managing the new farm, 
Maddox Dairy.
  The family's operations have grown tremendously since 1980. 
Currently, Steve manages the 3,200 milking cows at Maddox Dairy, while 
his brother Patrick Maddox manages another 1,100 head at the original 
RuAnn Dairy. Steve's commitment to the industry goes beyond his own 
dairy operation. He was one of the initial directors of the board for 
California Dairies, Inc., and served as board secretary for over 10 
years. He also sat on the board

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and provided direction to the National Milk Producers Federation and 
was also involved with the creation of the producer-owned dairy 
cooperative DairyAmerica, Inc.
  Additionally, through his commitment to the dairy industry, the 
Maddox Dairy has served as a model for genetic innovation for dairymen 
throughout the United States. The Maddox Dairy began as a grade 
commercial herd, however, through genetic advancement and embryo 
transfer, the herd has transitioned to 100 percent registered 
Holsteins. Both RuAnn and Maddox Dairies are committed to advancing 
genetics in the industry and today they export their dairy cattle 
genetics to 35 countries.
  Due to the hard work and commitment of local family farmers like 
Steve Maddox, Fresno County is amongst the top ag producing counties in 
the nation and the 21st Congressional District is the largest dairy 
producing district in the country.
  I offer my sincerest congratulations to Mr. Maddox for being named 
the 2019 World Dairy Expo's Dairyman of the Year and wish him continued 
success as he continues to provide leadership to our nation's dairy 
industry.

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