[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 132 (Monday, July 27, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4502-S4503]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO JACK AND DIANA BERGER

 Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, today I am pleased to recognize Jack 
and Diana Berger, who are 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. I am proud to say that Jack and Diana Berger more than meet 
these qualifications and are well deserving of this honor.
  Natives of Saratoga, WY, Jack and Diana Berger remain committed to 
Wyoming's agriculture industry and the Saratoga community. Jack is 
currently serving as president of the Wyoming Natural Resource 
Foundation, which is dedicated to conserving Wyoming's natural 
resources, heritage, and culture. He has been instrumental in providing 
the necessary support to fund a variety of water quality initiatives 
and rangeland and wildlife habitat improvement projects. Jack is also 
the past president of the Carbon County Stock Growers. Diana was 
elected to serve on Carbon County School District No. 2 for two terms. 
In 2018, she was appointed by then-Wyoming Governor Matt Mead to serve 
on the Wyoming State Fair Advisory Board and elected to serve as chair 
in 2019. As a member of the Wyoming Stock Growers Environmental 
Stewardship Committee, Diana played an intricate role in selecting 
members of the Wyoming agricultural community who exhibit outstanding 
stewardship ethics. These are just a few of the organizations Jack and 
Diana have dedicated their time to.
  Perhaps more inspirational than their achievements, however, is the 
Bergers' commitment to the Saratoga community. Jack and Diana have a 
passion for the agriculture industry and their fellow producers, and 
want to see these people succeed right alongside them. They genuinely 
enjoy ranching and making a living off of the land. The Bergers also 
firmly believe, like myself, that the most effective policy decisions 
are made at the State and local level, especially when concerning 
critical industries like agriculture. Like most folks in the great 
State of Wyoming, the Bergers know that hard work, proper stewardship 
of the land, and a commitment to your neighbor go a long way in 
ensuring a strong agriculture industry and happy and healthy 
communities.
  Fortunately for Wyoming, the Bergers also truly understand the 
importance of passing their knowledge on to the next generation of 
Wyomingites. They continue to share their passion for agriculture with 
their children Jace, Aubrey, Kyle, and Kirby. Jack and Diana remain 
active in the Carbon County Fair with 4-H and FFA. It is truly 
inspiring to see Wyomingites who understand the importance of passing 
their knowledge on to those who come next, so they too can have a 
positive impact on Wyoming's agriculture industry like Jack and Diana 
have.

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  The Bergers' values, dedication, and work ethic exemplify the Wyoming 
way of life. I want to extend my congratulations to them and thank them 
for their service and years of hard work. Jack and Diana Berger truly 
live the Cowboy way of life, and I am proud to have the opportunity to 
recognize their achievements as inductees into the Wyoming Agriculture 
Hall of Fame. Wyoming is well served by their lasting and continuing 
contributions to our great State.

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