[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2170]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING DR. JOHN SMITH

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 6, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. 
John Smith for his work as the Senior Health Services Advisor for 
Gainesville's own Fieldale Farms--one of the largest independent 
poultry producers in the world.
  Dr. Smith holds a degree in veterinary medicine from the University 
of Georgia, a master of science in medical microbiology, and a master 
of avian medicine in poultry. He joined Fieldale Farms in 1991 and has 
continuously dedicated himself to the poultry and egg industry since 
that time. In 2004, Dr. Smith received USPOULTRY's Lamplighter Award 
for exemplary service to the poultry and egg industry. He has been an 
active member of the USPOULTRY Foundation Research Advisory Committee 
for 16 years, and has taken many steps in order to foster the success 
of Georgia's poultry industry.
  Each year, the Workhorse of the Year collar is awarded to an 
individual who has shown steadfast service and valuable leadership to 
USPOULTRY and the poultry industry.
  Dr. Smith was awarded the Workhorse of the Year Award at the 
International Poultry Expo in Atlanta as a direct result of his 
loyalty, dedication, and leadership within the USPOULTRY organization 
and Fieldale Farms. The presentation of these awards to Dr. Smith shows 
that his service has benefitted the poultry industry in northeast 
Georgia and at a national level. I commend Dr. Smith for service that 
has strengthened a local community and respected industry.

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