[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 825]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO LARRY HEALY

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I honor Larry Healy, who has 
been named the 2008 Agri-Business Citizen of the Year. Larry has been 
employed by Campbell Supply Company for 20 years, and currently manages 
one of its Sioux Falls stores. He is also actively engaged in community 
activities and embodies the true spirit of the American farmer.
  Larry grew up in Montrose, SD, where he first worked in his father's 
welding and repair shop before becoming employed in the farm department 
at Campbell Supply in Sioux Falls. In 1990, he was promoted to store 
manager at the Rock Rapids, IA, store, a position in which he proudly 
served for 11 years.
  In 2001, Larry transferred back to Sioux Falls where he continued to 
serve as store manager. Since then, Larry has become involved with the 
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Division, where he 
has served on the Agri-Business Division Council and volunteers with 
Agri-Business activities.
  Larry chaired the Ag Appreciation Day for 2 years and has worked with 
the chamber and hundreds of volunteers on events such as an event 
during the Sioux Empire Fair that provided a complimentary meal to 
approximately 5,000 area farmers. He also chaired the Ag Division in 
2006-07.
  Larry is proud to work for Campbell Supply Company, which has been 
family owned since its founding. The Campbell family believes in giving 
back to the community and supporting local agriculture, something Larry 
sincerely appreciates because he understands the important role farmers 
play in American cities and towns.
  Larry sets a fine example for all involved in advancing our Nation's 
great agricultural foundations. I commend him for this award, and I 
wish him continued success in the years to come.

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