Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and achievements of Leroy Baldwin. A true American original, Leroy Baldwin was born and raised in Ocala, Florida, on December 15, 1932. Not coming from a family with a rich ag background, Mr. Baldwin bought his first calf when he was 6 years of age from the money he earned delivering newspapers. Mr. Baldwin served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1955 during the Korean war. After the war, he pursued his lifelong project, the Baldwin Angus Ranch. Starting with 40 acres, the ranch now spans 620 acres and has taken the Florida Angus breed all over the world. Mr. Baldwin thanked God each and every day for the blessings his family and business enjoyed. God, family, and country are the words he lived by, words vitally important to our Nation today. We have lost a true giant. Mr. Baldwin, may God bless you, your family, and thank you for what you have done for Florida and our Nation's agriculture. ____________________”