[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E480-E481]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MR. ED TERRY

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                            HON. ANGIE CRAIG

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2022

  Ms. CRAIG. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate Mr. Ed Terry and his 
more than fifty

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years of remarkable public service as an agricultural teacher in in 
Minnesota's Second Congressional District.
  Ed began his teaching career in Farmington in 1968. In 1977, he 
transitioned to teaching agricultural education at Randolph High 
School, and he has been there ever since.
  Over his forty-five years at Randolph High School, Ed has dedicated 
himself to supporting students and catalyzing growth and development 
for them in all careers that they have chosen to pursue.
  Despite incremental changes to the agriculture industry over the past 
fifty years, Ed's passion and support has been unwavering. Without a 
doubt, he has been a primary contributor in fortifying the pillars that 
make our communities strong and united.
  And Ed's influence has been much wider than just Randolph High 
School. He has mentored students in an outreach program in recent years 
that welcomes students from surrounding communities that don't have 
agriculture classes or FFA programs. These communities include--but are 
not limited to--Northfield, Hastings, Rosemount, Lakeville, and 
Faribault.
  Ed has also been a trusted advisor to many local farm families 
working through transitions in their operations.
  Ed has not only provided service and knowledge to students but has 
also instructed adult education classes in agriculture in Randolph and 
surrounding communities.
  Ed's dedication to teaching youth about the importance of small 
farms, and the process by which food comes to their table, is crucial 
to sustaining local farmers.
  As a testament to Ed's commitment to his students and as a reflection 
of his generosity, he has not missed a single one of his students' 
graduation open houses over the years, including students from the 
outreach programs.
  I am grateful for Ed's commitment to our agriculture community and 
applaud his many accomplishments. And I deeply admire Ed's desire to 
pass on his knowledge to younger generations.
  I commend Mr. Ed Terry for more than fifty years of remarkable, 
impactful, and community-sustaining public service. He is a backbone of 
our community.

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