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“CONGRATULATING ABIT MASSEY” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E238-E239 on March 4, 2019.
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CONGRATULATING ABIT MASSEY
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HON. DOUG COLLINS
of georgia
in the house of representatives
Monday, March 4, 2019
Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Abit Massey for his invaluable contributions to the poultry industry and his extraordinary impact on the state of Georgia.
Mr. Massey was recently inducted into the Poultry Industry Hall of Fame after serving as president of the Georgia Poultry Federation for 49 years. Often referred to as ``a living legend'' and the ``dean of the poultry industry,'' he has worked tirelessly to improve research and advocacy in the industry for nearly five decades, making countless improvements and helping to shape poultry in Georgia and beyond. Thanks in large part to Mr. Massey's leadership, the poultry industry has continued to flourish, and Georgia remains the top producer of poultry in the entire country.
Prior to working in the poultry industry, Mr. Massey served as head of the Georgia Department of Commerce, where he founded the Department's tourist division and built the first welcome station.
Mr. Massey has been honored with numerous awards for his contributions to not only the poultry industry, but also the University of Georgia and the state of Georgia as a whole. By supporting academic programs and advanced research, Mr. Massey has inspired students and leaders in our communities to work to enhance the quality of life all across the state.
I want to congratulate Mr. Massey on his recent award and thank him for his profound impact on the great state of Georgia. He will go down in history as one of the most respected and influential leaders in Georgia, and his contributions will benefit countless generations to come.
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