[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6189]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         TRIBUTE TO BILL LITTON

 Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, on May 17, 2013, Mr. Bill Litton 
of Greenwood, MS, will conclude his term as the 78th president of the 
Delta Council. I am pleased to commend him for his service and 
contributions to the delta region and the State of Mississippi.
  Organized in 1935, Delta Council plays an important role in uniting 
the agricultural, business, and economic development leadership to 
solve problems and promote opportunities in the Mississippi Delta 
region, which includes eighteen counties in northwest Mississippi.
  Mr. Litton has put in a strong performance as Delta Council 
president. His tenure as council president concludes as we are crafting 
a new, long-term Farm Bill, which will establish Federal policies for 
American agriculture and other important areas including conservation, 
agricultural research, and nutrition. Given this bill's importance to 
the delta's economy, I have appreciated Mr. Litton's advice and counsel 
related to serving the interests of our State. His input over the past 
year will contribute to the overall success of this endeavor.
  In addition to his role as President of Delta Council, Mr. Litton is 
the President of Wade Incorporated in Greenwood, MS, which serves as 
the John Deere equipment dealership in many counties in the delta. He 
is also director of the Bank of Commerce. Some of his previous 
leadership positions include Chairman of the Greenwood Utility 
Commission and President of Delta Wildlife. He has been a recipient of 
the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America.
  Born in New Hampshire, Mr. Litton moved to Greenwood, MS and earned 
his bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi. As a 
Mississippian, Mr. Litton has demonstrated leadership and dedication to 
improving the quality of life in the delta and the entire State. I 
commend Bill Litton for his service to Mississippi, and share this 
appreciation with his wife Ann, and their three children Gerard, 
Powell, and Wade.

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