[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 175 (Monday, November 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1132-E1133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING HOWARD BUFFETT

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2022

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize my friend from Decatur, Illinois, Howard Buffett, and his 
foundation, The Howard G. Buffett Foundation, for their work to rebuild 
communities and the agriculture sector in Ukraine in light of Russia's 
invasion of the country.

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  Howard has donated millions to help provide food, shelter, and 
transportation to the citizens of Ukraine. He has also worked with John 
Deere, also headquartered in Illinois, to provide storage, 
transportation, and equipment to farmers to bolster agriculture in 
Ukraine.
  Ukraine is one of the top producers and exporters supplying grain and 
oilseed to countries across the globe. Howard's work not only helps 
farmers in Ukraine, but it also helps bolster food security and 
national security across the globe and here at home in the United 
States. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Howard with 
the Order of Yaroslav the Wise of the V degree for his significant 
merits in strengthening interstate cooperation, supporting the state 
sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and a significant 
contribution to the popularization of the Ukrainian state in the world.
  I admire Howard and his willingness to help others in times of crisis 
throughout his life, whether it's helping to address food insecurity, 
human trafficking, global conflicts or projects in our backyard. Howard 
has always been a generous neighbor and friend helping with projects 
throughout Macon County. I admire his work and dedication to making the 
world a better place.
  I thank Howard for all his work and friendship.

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