Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise to speak on behalf of Hight Proffit, who is being inducted into the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame. Every year since 1992, Wyoming has recognized individuals who have made substantial contributions to agriculture in our State. During his life, Hight displayed a special talent for agriculture and was a dedicated public servant for his neighbors and friends. Hight is a well-deserved recipient of this great honor. Hight moved to Wyoming at a young age during the middle of the Great Depression when it wasn't easy to make a living, let alone to be a rancher. Much like he would show throughout his life, he showed what you can accomplish through hard work and resolve and learned to make the best out of everything. He is remembered as a handyman, as well as an innovator. Hight excelled in improving agriculture and left his mark on the long, proud history of Wyoming agriculture. He worked hard to improve not only his ranch, but also the community around him, from fairly distributing water to expanding electric power. Among his many accomplishments, perhaps the greatest was the dedication he showed to his family. By his side for over 60 years, was his loving wife, Dorothy. As his son Don puts it, Hight and Dorothy ``established a ranch with the help of the Federal Land Bank on the Bear River, where they raised cattle, sheep and horses, as well as four children.'' Hight and Dorothy were then blessed with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.…”