[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15119]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING HUGH GRANT FOR WINNING 2009 KEYSTONE CENTER LEADERSHIP 
                                 AWARD

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Akin) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the winner of 
the 2009 Keystone Center Leadership Award for Leadership in Industry, 
Mr. Hugh Grant, chairman, president, and CEO of Monsanto Corporation.
  Keystone Awardees have contributed to society in ways that reflect 
the spirit and mission of the Keystone Center and have demonstrated a 
history of achievement with a strong sense of vision, a proven ability 
to motivate others, dedication to team work and consensus, and the 
drive and ability to initiate fundamental and long-term positive 
change.
  I commend Mr. Grant's exemplary leadership and the 20,000-strong 
Monsanto team for their extraordinary efforts and positive influence on 
American agriculture, technological innovation, and generous 
contributions to international health, development, and their continued 
commitment to combating hunger.
  Monsanto, under Grant's leadership, proves that free enterprise is 
the most effective way to solve seemingly intractable problems like 
hunger in sub-Saharan Africa. Not only has Monsanto provided a 
sustainable food source for hundreds of millions of people, but they 
have given hope to people who have been denied a future for far too 
long.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Hugh Grant and 
saying thank you to the entire Monsanto team. You put the power of 
innovation and enterprise to work for the world's poorest peoples and 
demonstrate true American compassion.

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