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“TRIBUTE TO VINCENT R. MAJCHIER” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Senate section on pages S2690 on March 26, 1998.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
TRIBUTE TO VINCENT R. MAJCHIER
Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to one of the best friends that Connecticut's farmers have ever known: Vincent R. Majchier of Franklin, Connecticut.
Mr. Majchier held a number of important posts throughout his life. He was the Connecticut Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture in Connecticut for a decade, as well as acting Agriculture Commissioner.
Vinny Majchier was uniquely qualified to serve in these positions. He grew up on a farm near Franklin and worked the same land his entire life. He was known throughout the state as the farmer's farmer. Whenever a Connecticut farmer had a problem, they would go to Mr. Majchier and he would do everything in his power to help them. And no problem was too small. I can't remember how many times he came into my Connecticut office to speak on someone else's behalf. It didn't matter if someone's corn fields had flooded, a frost had ruined some crops, or a friend was having problems with the price of pumpkins. Their problem was his problem, and he would do whatever he could to lend a hand.
Mr. Majchier also distinguished himself away from his farm and in the town of Franklin, where he lived his entire life. He served as Chairman of the Franklin Police Advisory Commission. He was a member of the Franklin Board of Selectmen, the Franklin Board of Assessors, the Franklin Board of Tax Review and on the Planning and Zoning board.
He also served as a charter member of the Franklin Lions Club, a trustee of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Lebanon, and a member of the Auxiliary State Police.
While he always had a new activity occupying his time, Vinny Majchier's first priority was always his family and his farm. These two true loves will both serve as his living legacy now that he has passed on.
He was survived by his wife Pauline; his four sons; two sisters; and nine grandchildren. I offer my heartfelt condolences to them all.
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