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“A TRIBUTE TO EVAN HALE” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E851 on May 21, 1996.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
A TRIBUTE TO EVAN HALE
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HON. VIC FAZIO
of california
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, May 21, 1996
Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my good friend Evan Hale. Evan is retiring after nearly 40 years of professional and civic service in various agricultural related positions.
Growing up on a farm near Pocatello, ID, instilled in Evan an understanding and sincere commitment to agriculture at an early age. In 1959, he became Director of Communications for the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation and then served as Secretary of the Board and Treasurer of the affiliated Farm Bureau Insurance Company.
Evan continued his public service to the agricultural community as executive assistant to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Earl Butz and served as chief of staff of the U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA] in the 1970's. While at USDA, Evan also acted as liaison to farm organizations, Congress, the White House and foreign embassies. He worked with a number of foreign trade missions, including six countries behind the iron curtain.
Currently, Evan is President of the Western Water District Farm Credit Council and Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the Western Farm Credit Bank. He will be retiring at the end of this month, and he and his wife Audrey plan to move closer to their children and grandchildren. I commend Evan on his successful career and thank him for his dedicated public service. I wish my friend a rewarding and gratifying retirement.
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