[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9300]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING ROD GRUSY

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2007

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Dr. Rod Grusy, a remarkable public servant and friend from my home 
state of Kentucky. Dr. Grusy recently announced his intention to retire 
from his position as Extension Service Agent at the Hardin County 
Agricultural Extension Office at the end of this month.
  Dr. Grusy has distinguished himself as an ardent educator and trusted 
advisor to the communities of Hardin County, Kentucky throughout his 16 
year tenure. He has been consistently praised for his unique hands on 
approach, routinely visiting local farms in person to offer his advice.
  Dr. Grusy is the only Extension agent in Kentucky at the county level 
specializing in crop production and farm management. His extensive 
education and keen intuition developed over many years spent in the 
fields have made him a valuable resource to countless farmers and 
students throughout the Commonwealth.
  One of Dr. Grusy's most important contributions to Kentucky 
agriculture is his work to organize the annual Central Kentucky Farm 
Expo. Each year, the popular event teaches farmers about new technology 
and innovations in their rapidly changing industry. The Expo also 
teaches schoolchildren about farming, inspiring future careers and 
building a deeper understanding between rural and non-rural residents.
  On behalf of the countless men and women who have benefited from his 
skill and generosity, I would like to express my profound appreciation 
to Dr. Grusy for his years of service and wish him a very happy and 
healthy retirement.
  It is my great privilege to recognize Dr. Rod Grusy today, before the 
entire U.S. House of Representatives, for his exemplary citizenship and 
community leadership. His unique contributions to farming and education 
make him an outstanding American, worthy of our collective honor and 
appreciation.

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