[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15676]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING FRED WOEHL FOR USDA SERVICE IN IRAQ

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                           HON. JOHN BOOZMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Fred Woehl for his 
service, sacrifice and commitment to establishing stability and 
security in Iraq. Woehl taught Iraqis the agriculture lessons he 
learned as a farmer and as a farm loan manager for the United States 
Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency for 33 years.
  Woehl served on the Mosul PRT in Ninewa, Iraq from 2008 to 2009. 
While in Iraq, he helped to revitalize interest in the Al Jerzera 
Irrigation project, the largest system in Iraq and developed 
cooperation between Ministry of Agriculture and Extension for 
agricultural training. His expertise and knowledge in the agriculture 
field helped him create a mentoring program that is ongoing; working 
with Iraqi citizens building greenhouses for growing tomatoes, 
cucumbers and melons and establishing the first all female farmer 
association in Iraq. He also received the Meritorious Honor award from 
Ambassador Chris Hill.
  By empowering Iraqis with knowledge and best practices to improve 
their agriculture industry Woehl has helped create opportunities for 
development and long-term economic viability in Iraq. Fred's devotion 
to helping others in need is a great example of selfless Arkansas 
values. I am so proud of his accomplishments and the opportunities he 
helped create for Iraqi citizens. He's continuing to use his skills to 
help others around the globe. Today, Woehl is serving in Jordan to help 
teach people how to increase productivity on the farm, develop 
functioning markets, improve availability of agricultural credit, and 
enhance infrastructure along the supply chain.
  Woehl's devotion to serving his country and helping others find 
better ways to use their land and provide for themselves, their 
families and their country is a great example of the American spirit.

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