Donald Riegle: “I rise today, to pay tribute to a distinguished individual from Michigan, who is being recognized for a lifetime of…”

“I rise today, to pay tribute to a distinguished individual from Michigan, who is being recognized for a lifetime of proud dedication to agriculture in my home State. Harry Foster, the executive director of both the Michigan Asparagus and Michigan Plum Advisory Boards, is being honored with a Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award at Michigan State University on March 10, 1994. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of working with Harry on a number of issues, and was extremely pleased to learn that he is receiving this award. In all my years of public service, I have met few who have been as deserving of recognition as Harry. He has represented agriculture interests to the best of his ability, working closely with all parties from farmers to elected officials, and I know that he will continue to do so. From his 27 years with the Michigan Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Association of the Michigan Farm Bureau, to his current position as the executive director of the Michigan Asparagus and Michigan Plum Advisory Boards, Harry has taken advantage of every opportunity to benefit agriculture in Michigan.”