[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 15, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2963]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ERIC ATKINSON

 Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and 
recognize Mr. Eric Atkinson of Topeka, KS.
  Growing up on a farm outside of Winfield, KS, Eric would listen to 
the radio at night as his way to stay connected with current events. 
Captivated by the transmissions that reached him, he became involved 
with radio in high school, resulting in a lifelong passion for 
broadcasting. Eric graduated from Kansas State University with a 
broadcasting degree and worked several jobs in radio, as well as on the 
family farm, before the opportunity to host ``Agriculture Today'' 
arose. He would go on to host the radio program for 39 years, 
broadcasting over 9,000 shows and interviewing hundreds of agriculture 
experts and professionals about the issues most relevant to Kansas 
agriculture.
  In the 39 years Eric hosted ``Agriculture Today,'' he made it his 
goal for the show to serve as a platform for agriculture professionals 
to share their expertise. He made an effort to ask the most relevant 
questions and discuss important research topics during his time on air. 
Throughout his time on the radio, Eric has been credited as an 
accomplished professional who always worked hard to make sure the 
issues at hand were easily relatable for farmers across Kansas. His 
substantial presence in farm truck radios across the State as the host 
of ``Agriculture Today'' will continue to be on the hearts and minds of 
farmers and agribusiness officials.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the wonderful impact 
Mr. Eric Atkinson has had on the agriculture industry and to honor him 
for his 39 years of service to Kansas farmers.

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