[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24899]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF MR. DENNIS PLANN

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2007

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
distinguished career of Dennis Plann. After decades of dedication to 
the agriculture industry serving the Fresno County Department of 
Agriculture, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner Dennis Plann decided to 
retire in August of 2007.
  A native of California's Central Valley, Dennis attended Fresno State 
University. While attending school, Dennis harvested oat, hay, cotton 
and alfalfa on 90 acres of his family's land. After graduation, Dennis 
quickly found work as an agricultural inspector, and through this 
experience he continued to move up the ladder in his career.
  During his tenure at the Fresno County Department of Agriculture, 
Dennis worked to ensure regulations were being followed, helped farmers 
to handle crises effectively, and interacted with the media 
extensively. The Central Valley as well as the entire California 
agricultural community benefited from Mr. Plann's service and 
appreciated his knowledge in the field. His dedication to his work and 
to his community is to be commended.
  Dennis was also instrumental in the development of the Fresno County 
hazardous material spill response plan and was the primary responder 
for the Department of Agriculture. His drive, dedication and attention 
to detail were certainly an asset to the county.
  Throughout his career in agriculture, Dennis Plann has proven to be a 
highly effective professional who was always committed to excellence in 
his work and service to others. As he gets ready to spend much more 
time with his wife Connie and enjoy other relaxing activities, I wish 
him good health and a happy retirement.

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