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Jim Baird: “I rise today to honor Gary Steinhardt from Lafayette, Indiana. Gary Steinhardt served in the U.S. Army for 30 years and…”

On the recordDecember 2, 2025
I rise today to honor Gary Steinhardt from Lafayette, Indiana. Gary Steinhardt served in the U.S. Army for 30 years and is a veteran of the Vietnam and Iraq wars. Gary has also served as a professor of agronomy at Purdue University, focusing on soil conservation and the preservation of agricultural land. He has been with Purdue for nearly 50 years. Gary has been a great advocate for veterans in Tippecanoe County for years. Gary has served in multiple positions within the VFW and the American Legion, such as post chaplain and commander of post 38. He has also been very active with other Vietnam veterans' organizations in the area, furthering legislation affecting veterans' issues. Gary was recently diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. My thoughts and prayers go out to Gary and his family during this time, and I thank him for his many years of selfless service to our country, our veterans, and Purdue University.
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Jim Baird
Republican · Missouri
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Honoring Gary Steinhardt for his military service and contributions to veterans and education.

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