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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TRIBUTE TO JACK AND DIANA BERGER
Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, today I am pleased to recognize Jack
and Diana Berger, who are 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 great
State. I am proud to say that Jack and Diana Berger more than meet
these qualifications and are well deserving of this honor.
Natives of Saratoga, WY, Jack and Diana Berger remain committed to
Wyoming's agriculture industry and the Saratoga community. Jack is
currently serving as president of the Wyoming Natural Resource
Foundation, which is dedicated to conserving Wyoming's natural
resources, heritage, and culture. He has been instrumental in providing
the necessary support to fund a variety of water quality initiatives
and rangeland and wildlife habitat improvement projects. Jack is also
the past president of the Carbon County Stock Growers. Diana was
elected to serve on Carbon County School District No. 2 for two terms.
In 2018, she was appointed by then-Wyoming Governor Matt Mead to serve
on the Wyoming State Fair Advisory Board and elected to serve as chair
in 2019. As a member of the Wyoming Stock Growers Environmental
Stewardship Committee, Diana played an intricate role in selecting
members of the Wyoming agricultural community who exhibit outstanding
stewardship ethics. These are just a few of the organizations Jack and
Diana have dedicated their time to.
Perhaps more inspirational than their achievements, however, is the
Bergers' commitment to the Saratoga community. Jack and Diana have a
passion for the agriculture industry and their fellow producers, and
want to see these people succeed right alongside them. They genuinely
enjoy ranching and making a living off of the land. The Bergers also
firmly believe, like myself, that the most effective policy decisions
are made at the State and local level, especially when concerning
critical industries like agriculture. Like most folks in the great
State of Wyoming, the Bergers know that hard work, proper stewardship
of the land, and a commitment to your neighbor go a long way in
ensuring a strong agriculture industry and happy and healthy
communities.
Fortunately for Wyoming, the Bergers also truly understand the
importance of passing their knowledge on to the next generation of
Wyomingites. They continue to share their passion for agriculture with
their children Jace, Aubrey, Kyle, and Kirby. Jack and Diana remain
active in the Carbon County Fair with 4-H and FFA. It is truly
inspiring to see Wyomingites who understand the importance of passing
their knowledge on to those who come next, so they too can have a
positive impact on Wyoming's agriculture industry like Jack and Diana
have.
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The Bergers' values, dedication, and work ethic exemplify the Wyoming
way of life. I want to extend my congratulations to them and thank them
for their service and years of hard work. Jack and Diana Berger truly
live the Cowboy way of life, and I am proud to have the opportunity to
recognize their achievements as inductees into the Wyoming Agriculture
Hall of Fame. Wyoming is well served by their lasting and continuing
contributions to our great State.
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