[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 31 (Thursday, February 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E137]
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           CELEBRATING THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE HALL OF FAME

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 18, 2021

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the admission 
of the late R.R. Reynolds of Crossett and Joe Don Greenwood of 
Hermitage to the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame. These two Fourth 
District citizens are listed among those who have exemplified 
leadership and service to our state's agriculture industry.
  As director of the Crossett Experimental Forest until 1969, the late 
R.R. Reynolds became one of the leading voices in modern, sustainable 
forest management. He maintained a commitment to proper agriculture 
education with membership in the Society of American Foresters, and he 
led the effort to create the forestry degree program at what is now 
University of Arkansas at Monticello.
  Joe Don Greenwood, a 40-year veteran of agriculture education in 
Arkansas schools, led students to 41 state championships and 8 national 
championships in Future Farmers of America, 4-H, and Forestry. He also 
worked in tomato farming and served on various agricultural advisory 
boards, proving his commitment to agricultural excellence in all areas 
of life.
  As an agricultural engineer and the only professional forester in 
Congress, I can attest to the significant investments these two men 
have made in Arkansas agriculture. Not only do their contributions have 
a positive impact upon our state's economic health, but their 
commitment to developing innovative agricultural practices has and will 
continue to have a lasting effect on our future.

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