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“TRIBUTE TO STEVE PRINGLE” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Senate section on pages S701 on Feb. 8, 2016.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
TRIBUTE TO STEVE PRINGLE
Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, agriculture is the backbone of our country. It is a significant economic driver, and perhaps more importantly, it offers our citizens a way of life that is unique in today's world. Within agriculture, I often encounter thoughtful, committed men and women who work every day to raise their families, run their businesses, serve their neighbors, and provide a better future for the next generation.
Those qualities are found in Steve Pringle, who has served on behalf of Texas Farm Bureau for over 25 years. Under Steve's leadership, the organization has influenced agricultural policy, promoted rural values, and worked to show an increasingly urban populace how food is produced.
I met Steve many years ago, and over those years, we grew to be friends. As agricultural issues repeatedly came to the forefront of debate in Washington--from trade and energy, to the economy, overregulation, and the farm bill--he was always someone whom I could count on to give me trustworthy advice and counsel.
Steve is a veteran, a husband, and a father. His long and distinguished career includes stints at the House Agriculture Committee, Texas A&M University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For over a quarter century however, Steve has been the face of Texas Farm Bureau. Steve's passion for improving the lives of farmers and ranchers and advocating for the future of rural America has always impressed me.
Steve Pringle embodies many traits we can all admire, including a deep gratitude for the hard-working families who provide the food, fuel, and fiber Americans rely on. Texas farmers and ranchers found in Steve Pringle a true public servant who worked hard to make certain their voices were heard on Capitol Hill. These traits have earned Steve the respect of his peers in Texas, in my home State of Kansas, and from across the country.
Steve, we are grateful for your service and wish you and your wife, Linda, well in the next chapter of your life.
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