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| CREC-1996-02-28-pt1-PgE248 | 1996-02-28 | 104 | 2 | 142 | RETIREMENT OF DAVID R. LAMBERT, AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION | SENATE | EXTENSIONS | RETIREMENT | E248 | E249 | [{"name": "Tom Latham", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "SRES", "number": "4"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E248 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 28, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 28, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E248-E249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RETIREMENT OF DAVID R. LAMBERT, AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION ______ HON. TOM LATHAM of iowa in the house of representatives Wednesday, February 28, 1996 Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, David R. Lambert was appointed as executive vice president of the American Seed Trade Association [ASTA] on June 29, 1990, by the board of directors. ASTA, one of the Nation's oldest trade associations, will acknowledge the achievements of its executive vice president on Wednesday, February 28, 1996, at a retirement celebration. As a long-time member and supporter of the ASTA, I am pleased to add my personal congratulations and hearty wishes for a happy and fruitful retirement. During the course of Dave's tenure, many noteworthy accomplishments come to mind. One, though, that is particularly significant is his leadership when Congress considered and ultimately approved the Plant Variety Protection Act Amendments of 1994. An important intellectual property rights issue for seedsmen and farmers, these amendments went a long way in providing the real protection and ready assurance American farmers have come to know and expect from the seed industry. In shepherding these amendments, Dave effectively brought together the agricultural community and united the Congress in an issue that will surely affect America's agriculture for decades to come. To list Dave's good deeds and successes would likely take several volumes. It would be more expedient perhaps to just itemize issues and areas like crop insurance reform, biotechnology, international trade, and export opportunities. The list would continue just like Dave's tenacity and dedication to the American seed industry. Dave will no doubt continue to play a role in America's agriculture. Undoubtedly, after a distinguished 16-year career at the ASTA, Dave's 23 years of experience and service in Washington, DC, will be remembered by many. His work prior to joining the ASTA included a 7- year association with the National Grange. Prior to working in agricultural organizations, Dave was with the U.S. Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel. ASTA will long remember Dave's outstanding leadership and vision. I will always recall how the ASTA helped position and support America's foundation to agriculture--the seed. I will also recall, with great fondness, how a small seed company in Iowa, Latham Seed Co., benefited from his dedication and insight. [[Page E249]] SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to by the Senate on February 4, 1977, calls for establishment of a system for a computerized schedule of all meetings and hearings of Senate committees, subcommittees, joint committees, and committees of conference. This title requires all such committees to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Digest--designated by the Rules Committee--of the time, place, and purpose of the meetings, when scheduled, and any cancellations or changes in the meetings as they occur. As an additional procedure along with the computerization of this information, the Office of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this information for printing in the Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record on Monday and Wednesday of each week. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, February 29, 1996, may be found in the Daily Digest of today's Record. MEETINGS SCHEDULED MARCH 5 9:30 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings on the nominations of Thomas Paul Grumbly, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Energy, Alvin L. Alm, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Environmental Management), and Charles William Burton, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the United States Enrichment Corporation. SD-366 Governmental Affairs To hold hearings on S. 1376, to terminate unnecessary and inequitable Federal corporate subsidies. SD-342 Veterans' Affairs To hold joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to review the legislative recommendations of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 344 Cannon Building 10:00 a.m. Judiciary To hold oversight hearings on the implementation of the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act. SD-226 MARCH 6 9:30 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources To hold oversight hearings on issues relating to competitive change in the electric power industry. SD-366 Governmental Affairs To hold joint hearings with the House Government Reform Committee to examine the implementation of the Government Performance and Results Act. 2154 Rayburn Building Select on Intelligence To hold hearings to examine the role and mission of U.S. intelligence. SD-106 Special on Aging To hold hearings to examine telemarketing scams that target the elderly. SD-562 10:00 a.m. Judiciary To hold hearings to examine the interstate transportation of human pathogens. SD-2226 Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe To hold hearings on the Chechen conflict and Russian democratic development. 2200 Rayburn Building MARCH 7 9:30 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources Parks, Historic Preservation and Recreation Subcommittee To hold hearings on S. 745, to require the National Park Service to eradicate brucellosis afflicting the bison in Yellowstone National Park, S. 796 and H.R. 238, bills to provide for the protection of wild horses within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri, and prohibit the removal of such horses, and S. 1451, to authorize an agreement between the Secretary of the Interior and a State providing for the continued operation by State employees of national parks in the State during any period in which the National Park Service is unable to maintain the normal level of park operations. SD-366 Governmental Affairs To resume hearings on S. 356, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States. SD-342 MARCH 8 9:30 a.m. Governmental Affairs Oversight of Government Management and The District of Columbia Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine the oversight of government- wide travel management. SD-342 MARCH 13 10:00 a.m. Veterans' Affairs To hold hearings to examine the reform of health care priorities. SR-418 MARCH 14 9:30 a.m. Veterans' Affairs To hold joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to review the legislative recommendations of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, the Jewish War Veterans, the Retired Officers Association, the Association of the U.S. Army, the Non- Commissioned Officers Association, and the Blinded Veterans Association. 345 Cannon Building MARCH 19 10:00 a.m. Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations To hold hearings to examine the asset forfeiture program, focusing on issues relating to the Bicycle Club Casino. SD-342 MARCH 20 10:00 a.m. Veterans' Affairs To resume hearings to examine the reform of health care priorities. SR-418 MARCH 27 9:30 a.m. Veterans' Affairs To hold joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to review the legislative recommendations of the Veterans of World War I, AMVETS, the American Ex-Prisoners of War, the Vietnam Veterans of America, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. 345 Cannon Building SEPTEMBER 17 9:30 a.m. Veterans' Affairs To hold joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to review the legislative recommendations of the American Legion. 335 Cannon Building |