May 23, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 87 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO WOODS EASTLAND

 Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Woods 
Eastland of Indianola, MS, for his service and contributions while 
serving as the 83rd president of Delta Council.
  Founded in 1935, Delta Council is a widely respected economic 
development organization representing business, professional, and 
agricultural leaders in the Delta region of Mississippi. I commend the 
Delta Council for its continuing role in improving the quality of life 
in this unique part of our Country.
  Woods Eastland's tenure as Delta Council president began in June 
2018. Under Mr. Eastland's leadership, the Delta region has benefitted 
from his extensive experience in farm policy, water resource issues, 
and economic and community development, among other major issues that 
Delta Council addresses.
  Mr. Eastland graduated from Vanderbilt University and earned a juris 
doctorate from the University of Mississippi. A Navy veteran, Eastland 
began farming following his military service. He was also CEO of 
StaplCotn for over 24 years, where he led the largest cotton marketing 
firm in the United States, headquartered in Greenwood, MS. Upon his 
retirement, he became Chairman of the Board for another 8 years. In 
addition to Delta Council, Eastland serves his church, community, and 
Delta region through numerous leadership roles.
  I am pleased to offer congratulations to Woods Eastland and to share 
this appreciation with his wife Lynn, their two children, and 
grandchildren, at the time of the 84th annual meeting of the membership 
of Delta Council in June.

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