[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2713]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING MR. BILL MARKHAM

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2017

  Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Bill Markham on 
being inducted into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame. This honor 
is reserved for those who have made a significant contribution to the 
agricultural industry of Colorado and the United States.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Markham has contributed to the agricultural 
industry. His dedication to educating the youth in Colorado about the 
importance of agriculture inspired him to donate his time and resources 
to the Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association, serving as state 
president and national secretary. He was also a member of the Colorado 
Livestock Association and Colorado Corn Growers Association. Throughout 
the years, he has won various awards for his commitment to agriculture, 
and even appeared in a Coors television commercial.
  Despite Mr. Markham's accomplishments within his community, he is 
most proud to hold the title farmer. Mr. Markham is the owner of M&M 
Farms, where he has spent countless days growing Rocky Mountain Barley 
for Coors Brewing Company.
  On behalf of the 4th Congressional District of Colorado, I extend my 
best wishes to Mr. Bill Markham. His passion and dedication to the 
agricultural industry makes him more than worthy of this distinct 
recognition. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Mr. Bill Markham 
for his accomplishments.

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