[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 200 (Thursday, December 22, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF RICHARD FELTS

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                          HON. SHARICE DAVIDS

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 22, 2022

  Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Madam Speaker, it is with profound gratitude 
that I rise today to celebrate the career of Mr. Richard Felts, who 
retired on December 5, 2022. Mr. Felts was the dedicated President of 
the Kansas Farm Bureau for eight years, where he served as a bold and 
committed advocate for Kansans. I will miss Mr. Felts' sincerity and 
passion for solving the problems facing Kansas.
  Before committing eight years as President, Mr. Felts also served as 
Kansas Farm Bureau's vice president and on KFB's board of directors. 
Mr. Felts was also a committed servant leader in his community. He held 
leadership and volunteer positions on a wide range of organizations. 
such as church and township boards, and fought for causes dear to his 
heart, including conservation and rural fire prevention.
  When I first entered public office, Mr. Felts was very generous with 
his time and advice. He was an invaluable mentor, friend, and link to 
the Kansas agriculture community. I will sincerely miss his insights 
and guidance.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring the extraordinary career of 
Mr. Richard Felts. Mr. Felts saw people in his community who needed 
help and chose to dedicate his life to service and advocacy. I wish him 
a peaceful retirement with his wife Shirley on their farm.

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