[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4193]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING CLEON KIMBERLING

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                           HON. CORY GARDNER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 2014

  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Cleon Kimberling. 
He was recently inducted into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame 
because of 50 years of leadership in the agricultural industry as a 
veterinarian and member of the Colorado State University Department of 
Veterinary Medicine.
  Dr. Kimberling received his Bachelor's Degree and DVM at Colorado 
State University and then earned a Masters of Public Health from the 
University of Minnesota. Since then, he has devoted his time to 
Colorado State University students and those in the agriculture 
industry in Colorado. His vocation has allowed him to focus on herd 
health management of dairy livestock, range beef cattle and range 
sheep. His expertise in range sheep management is unrivaled and has 
benefitted many, many producers. Dr. Kimberling's work has taken him 
from the high mountains and plains in Colorado, to the Navajo Nation 
and to over 15 countries around the world.
  Dr. Kimberling's work has resulted in the development of surgical 
instruments for animals, and tests for several diseases in various 
animals. His inventions have earned him a U.S. patent and brought 
efficiencies to the agricultural industry. He has written two books, 
authored five chapters, fourteen auto-tutorials, fifty-four referenced 
journal articles, as well as a host of other educational resources.
  Because of his teaching and his expertise in Veterinary Medicine, he 
has received many awards and recognition over the last fifty years. 
However, many of his contemporaries note that even though he is a 
recognized veterinarian, his true impact in this world has been in his 
role as a passionate teacher. The number of veterinarians he has 
trained, both at CSU and around the world is countless. His caring, 
sharing and teaching are only a part of who he is. His contributions to 
the health and productivity of Colorado's livestock industry, along 
with his dedication to Colorado State University students and his 
overall improvement to mankind are examples for all to follow. I am 
honored to recognize him today.

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