[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 130 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S3747]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO RON CUNNINGHAM

 Ms. LUMMIS. Mr. President, it is my privilege to welcome Ron 
Cunningham of Lander, WY, to the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame. This 
induction is held during the week of the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas, 
and it is truly one of the highest honors to receive during one of the 
best annual events Wyoming has to offer.
  To be inducted into the Hall of Fame is truly an honor, no matter 
what profession you are in. When it comes to sports, the Hall of Fame 
is traditionally reserved for those who were among the best at their 
positions, were an exemplary teammate, treated the game with respect, 
and created a lasting legacy for future generations of fans to admire. 
While the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame does not take into account 
how well an individual may run, hit, throw, catch, or tackle, it 
instead considers an individual's commitment and dedication to 
agriculture in Wyoming and what they have done to help improve and grow 
this essential industry in our State. Needless to say, Ron Cunningham 
checks all of those boxes and then some.
  Ron has spent his entire lifetime in the industry, beginning with his 
early years growing up on a farm in Fremont County. This exposure to 
agriculture led Ron to pursue further academic endeavors at Casper 
College and ultimately the University of Wyoming. He then discovered 
that he had a passion for sharing his knowledge and experience with 
others and moved to Nebraska to teach agriculture at a high school. 
Fortunately for all of us in Wyoming, Ron decided he wanted to come 
home and took a position on a ranch in Ten Sleep. He later accepted a 
supervisor position with Weed and Pest. After a couple of years, Ron 
took a job with the University of Wyoming Extension in Fremont County, 
a position he held for 38 years.
  Once Ron was back in Wyoming, he became even more involved in so many 
ag-related activities that it really would be impossible to name them 
all. He left his impression on just about every person he came across, 
whether it was with 4-H and FFA, planning and organizing Fremont County 
Farm and Ranch Days, or serving on numerous State boards and local 
civic organizations. He takes such pride in his work and his efforts 
will help ensure Wyoming agriculture continues to thrive for years to 
come.
  With his decades of service to our State, as well as the numerous 
accolades and accomplishments that he has received, it goes without 
saying that he is absolutely worthy of the honor of being inducted into 
the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame. I am so pleased that Ron will be 
joining the likes of so many others who have done so much for 
agriculture in our state. His legacy is something to behold and 
appreciate. I tip my hat to him.

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