[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 214 (Thursday, December 17, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H7243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING STEVE NELSON

  (Mr. SMITH of Nebraska asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Steve 
Nelson, a corn and soybean farmer from Axtell, Nebraska, on his 
retirement as president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau.
  The Nebraska Farm Bureau is a leading voice for Nebraska agriculture 
producers because of its hardworking members and leaders like Steve, 
whose hard work and leadership have made the Third District of Nebraska 
the top-producing agriculture district in America.
  Steve has served as president through the completion of two farm 
bills, ensuring the needs of Nebraska producers are reflected and met 
throughout the process--no small task.
  I have appreciated Steve's persistence in the face of many challenges 
we have faced in Nebraska recently, especially the historic floods, 
storms, the irrigation tunnel collapse, and certainly other 
uncertainties. Those affected, though, were always able to turn to the 
Nebraska Farm Bureau.
  I would like to thank Steve for his great work, and I wish him well 
as he continues as a farm producer at home and advocating for our 
State's farmers and ranchers.

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