[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11880]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING JOHN BUCK OF NEW BLOOMINGTON, OHIO, 2009 ENVIRONMENTAL 
                      STEWARDSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT

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                            HON. JIM JORDAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 6, 2009

  Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I am honored to commend to the 
House John Buck of New Bloomington, Ohio. John is among this year's 
recipients of the Environmental Stewardship Award, given by the Ohio 
Livestock Coalition in partnership with the Ohio Pork Producers 
Council.
  The Environmental Stewardship Award program acknowledges superior 
conservation techniques among our Nation's livestock producers, who 
already take the lead in responsible land use practices. For nearly 
twenty years, winners have been recognized for their dedication to 
promoting air and water quality and protecting fish and wildlife 
habitats while operating successful and profitable livestock 
businesses. This commitment is especially important in Ohio, where one 
in every seven jobs is directly linked to our state's $100 billion 
agriculture industry.
  John was recognized for his achievement at the 2009 Ohio Livestock 
Coalition's annual meeting on April 6. I am honored to add my 
congratulations to those of producers from throughout Ohio on this 
achievement. John's commitment to responsible stewardship is a fine 
example to landowners across the State and Nation.

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