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“PAYING TRIBUTE TO DALE SHERWIN OF LANSING, MICHIGAN” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E2123 on Oct. 19, 2005.
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PAYING TRIBUTE TO DALE SHERWIN OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
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HON. MIKE ROGERS
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the accomplishments of Dale Sherwin of Lansing, Michigan, who is retiring this month as the Michigan State Director for U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.
Dale Sherwin has dedicated his career to improving the quality of life for America through its agricultural community and the citizens who work to feed America and the world.
Prior to starting his successful service with USDA Rural Development in April 2003, Dale worked six years for the Michigan Department of Agriculture, serving as director of agriculture policy and guiding policy on National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issues.
During the administrations of Presidents Nixon and Ford, Dale served in the U.S. Department of Agriculture: as chief legislative liaison to former Secretary Earl Butz; Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs; and as assistant director of legislative affairs for the Foreign Agricultural Service. Dale also worked as a staff director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
Prior to service in the U.S. Senate and USDA, Dale spent more than a decade working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Michigan Farm Bureau. His career in agriculture began as a farmer in Michigan's Genesee County. His degree in animal husbandry was earned at Michigan State University.
Dale's service at USDA Rural Development has proven to be a shining capstone for a career focused on the very mission the agency embodies: supporting increased economic opportunity and improved quality of life for rural American citizens. Across Michigan's counties and communities, his legacy will be realized long into the future. I am pleased to have worked with Dale, to call him friend, and to share his story with my Congressional colleagues.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this very special person, Dale Sherwin, a citizen and leader who is truly deserving of our respect and admiration.
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