[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 21, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S4910]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING SCOTT KEITH

  Ms. LUMMIS. Mr. President, today I have the distinct honor of 
welcoming Scott Keith to the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame in the 
class of 2022. While Scott sadly passed away in 2020, I know he would 
be pleased that so many people he worked with over the years have 
honored him with this remarkable posthumous recognition.
  Being inducted into the hall of fame is truly one of the highest 
achievements anyone can meet. It means your peers and colleagues 
believe you are among the best of the best, you have made the industry 
better, and during your lifetime, you have set an example for those who 
wish to follow in your footsteps.
  Scott was introduced to the world of agriculture at an early age, 
having been born in Buffalo and raised on a ranch near Kaycee. It did 
not take long for him to learn to love and appreciate agriculture in 
Wyoming and realize that, when he grew up, that is what he wanted to do 
with his life. In order to help facilitate that dream, Scott enrolled 
at Casper College and eventually the University of Wyoming, where he 
earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture business.
  Eventually, Scott and his new bride, Brenda, decided to move to 
Casper to settle down and raise a family. While in Casper, not only did 
Scott spend time fostering further relationships in the agriculture 
industry through his work as a loan officer with the Production Credit 
Association and First Interstate Bank in Casper, he also made sure to 
leave his mark on the community through numerous volunteer projects in 
Casper. Scott had served on the Casper Chamber of Commerce Ag 
Committee, as well as on the Natrona County Conservation District. He 
was also a very passionate supporter of the Kelly Walsh High School 
football team and the Casper Swim Club, where he could be found behind 
the grill at football games and on the pool deck during swim meets. 
Needless to say, he loved his family and enjoyed supporting his local 
community any way he could.
  In 2002, Scott joined the Wyoming Business Council Agribusiness 
Division as the forage and co-op development program specialist, which 
eventually led to a promotion to be the livestock and forage program 
manager. In that role, Scott was instrumental in promoting the Wyoming 
hay and forage industry across the United States and abroad. Scott also 
played a significant role in creating numerous associations related to 
the promotion of Wyoming Agriculture through the Wyoming Hay and Forage 
Association and the Future Cattle Producers of Wyoming. His work with 
the Wyoming Hay and Forage Association led Wyoming hay producers to 
victory at the World Forage Analysis Superbowl in Madison, WI--twice. I 
know there are many members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who have 
no Super Bowl wins, but Scott was able to claim being a two-time winner 
of the World Forage Analysis Superbowl.
  Scott also took an interest in teaching and promoting agriculture to 
youth in Wyoming. Being an expert in judging cattle, among other 
talents, through the Future Cattle Producers of Wyoming program, Scott 
would encourage high school students to learn how to raise cattle by 
working with local producers and a donated heifer. This not only gave 
high school students firsthand experience in learning how to raise 
cattle, but it also played a vital role in making sure that Wyoming 
continues to be a worldwide leader in quality beef.
  After the passing of his wife Brenda, Scott met Tracy Smith in 
Casper, and in 2016, he began working as a contractor for Big Iron 
Auctions. He was quickly promoted to district manager and was able to 
help those involved in Wyoming agriculture buy and sell their 
equipment.
  In addition to all of his work throughout his career, he still found 
time to be a part of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association, the Wyoming 
Stock Growers Association, and even was able to serve as the chairman 
of Wyoming AgXpo. He truly was an amazing person and a role model to 
all of us in Wyoming.
  I wish that Scott had been able to receive this recognition in 
person. He dedicated his life to the promotion of Wyoming agriculture, 
and many are benefiting from his hard work. But, I am glad that his 
legacy will continue to live on through his membership in the Wyoming 
Agriculture Hall of Fame.

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