[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 19 (Monday, January 30, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H494]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          ANOTHER IOWAN HEADS THE WORLD FOOD PRIZE FOUNDATION

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Iowa's 
former Governor and Ambassador to China, Terry Branstad for being 
appointed as the President of the World Food Prize Foundation.
  Founded by Iowa's Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, the World Food Prize 
Foundation aims to improve food security around the world. Each year, 
leaders in the agriculture industry travel to Des Moines to discuss the 
latest global agriculture issues and recognize individuals who have 
made distinguished accomplishments in the industry.
  Governor Branstad played an integral role in creating the Iowa Hunger 
Summit during his time as Iowa's and the Nation's longest serving 
Governor. The Iowa Hunger Summit has been instrumental in combating 
food insecurity in Iowa and around the world in large part because of 
Governor Branstad's efforts.
  I am excited to see how Governor Branstad will help the World Food 
Prize Foundation evolve, and I am confident that his experience and 
background will help the foundation further its mission to eliminate 
world hunger. I can think of no better fit for the job.
  Congratulations, Governor Branstad.
  I also wish a happy birthday to Caroline Bender. Happy birthday, 
Caroline.

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