[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16550]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO PETER MYERS

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                          HON. JO ANN EMERSON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2006

  Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Peter Myers, 
Missouri State Representative for the 160th legislative district. Rep. 
Myers is retiring from the Missouri General Assembly after eight years 
of distinguished service.
  Rep. Myers was born on January 4, 1931 in Racine, Wisconsin. Upon 
graduation from William Horlick High School in Racine, Wisconsin, he 
earned a Bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of 
Wisconsin-Madison in 1953. Rep. Myers proudly served his country from 
1953-1955 as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Ordinance Corp. Rep. 
Myers then moved to Southeast Missouri in 1955, to own and operate a 
farm on the outskirts of Sikeston, MO. From 1955-1982, Rep. Myers 
worked the land and spent countless days in the fields cultivating 
crops. During this time, Rep. Myers gained a reputation as being an 
extremely knowledgable and skilled farmer.
  In the early eighties, Rep. Myers ventured into public service by 
accepting positions with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Although 
Rep. Myers had been involved in many civic organizations and recognized 
as a leader in Missouri Agriculture, he was able to bring his expertise 
to a national level. He served in several capacities throughout USDA, 
and eventually rose to the level of Deputy Secretary of Agriculture 
during the Reagan Administration. After Rep. Myers' service to USDA, he 
remained a strong voice for the American farmer.
  In 1998, Rep. Myers decided to further serve Missourians in the 
General Assembly. He won a seat in the Missouri House of 
Representatives, representing the 160th District. Rep. Myers eventually 
rose to become the Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture. 
Missourians have been fortunate to have such a devoted and well-versed 
member of the General Assembly. In addition to Rep. Myers' legislative 
duties, he advises Adopt a Farm Family of America, Inc., which is a 
Christian organization that provides support to rural citizens. Rep. 
Myers has committed his life to bettering the lives not just of farmers 
or his constituents, but of all Missourians.
  As Rep. Myers completes his final term in the Missouri General 
Assembly, he can rest assured his actions in Jefferson City are well-
respected by all Missouri farmers. His wife Mary and five children 
deserve to be commended as well, for they have supported Rep. Myers 
through the years. I once again congratulate Rep. Myers on his devoted 
service to the citizens of Missouri's 160th District. While Rep. Myers' 
time in office is winding down, I am certain he will remain a prominent 
figure in Missouri public life.

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