[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 158 (Tuesday, September 14, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6503]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 358--HONORING MR. STEVE VERETT FOR MORE THAN 24 YEARS 
   OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE COTTON INDUSTRY AND TO PLAINS COTTON 
                             GROWERS, INC.

  Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. Cruz) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 358

       Whereas the Texas High Plains region is one of the largest 
     cotton-producing regions in the world, and the sale of cotton 
     brings more than $2.2 billion annually to the Texas economy;
       Whereas, since 1956, Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., has 
     provided premier service and support to the cotton industry 
     in the High Plains region on matters including research, 
     market development, and public policy at both the State and 
     Federal levels;
       Whereas Steve Verett has served as the chief executive 
     officer since 1997, being only the third person to hold this 
     role since Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.'s formation in 1956;
       Whereas throughout his 24 years of service, Steve Verett's 
     leadership has established an environment that encourages 
     organizational staff and volunteer leaders to continually 
     find ways to improve the organization in order to meet the 
     unique challenges that face the region's cotton economy; and
       Whereas Steve Verett has been a dedicated policy advocate 
     for Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., and the cotton industry, 
     working on countless legislative and regulatory efforts, 
     including the development of four farm bills, Federal crop 
     insurance reform, and numerous ad hoc assistance programs, 
     and one of the most notable efforts where he played a central 
     role was getting cotton back into title I of the 2018 Farm 
     Bill: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends Steve Verett for his lifelong dedication and 
     service to the cotton industry and to Plains Cotton Growers, 
     Inc.;
       (2) recognizes Steve Verett for his considerable 
     achievements during his tenure as chief executive officer 
     over the last 24 years with Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.; and
       (3) congratulates Steve Verett on his retirement and 
     extends to him best wishes in all his future endeavors.

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