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On the recordJuly 22, 2002
In addition to the other fine things that have been said about Paul Ecke, Jr., he also led the horticulture industry's successful effort to include for the first time significant research funding for floral and nursery crops in the research budget of the United States Department of Agriculture. We extend our condolences to the Ecke family and to the floral industry on the death of Paul Ecke, Jr., who was a philanthropist, an advocate for education, and a warm and loving human being.
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ADAM PUTNAM
Florida

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Paying tribute to Paul Ecke, Jr. and his contributions to the horticulture industry.

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