E1360 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2012 

contender in the 2012 London Olympics. 

David has been passionate about BMX since 

he was eight years old, and received his first 

factory sponsor in sixth grade. He is currently 

taking time off from pursuing his college degree in Denver to focus on his Olympic career. 

David has been a household name in the 

world of BMX since he burst onto the scene 

in 2007. He is known as one of the fastest 

starters in the sport, and has two World Cup 

wins under his belt. After placing 22nd in the 

2011 World Championships in Copenhagen, 

David began pushing himself harder and harder toward his dream of joining Team USA in 

the 2012 Olympics. His hard work and dedication paid off in the 2012 World Championships 

in England, where he finished fifth to become 

the first U.S. BMX rider to book his place in 

London. 

David’s dedication to his sport is mirrored by 

his dedication to his family in Colorado. 

Though he prepares for the Olympics with his 

coach Greg Romero at the Olympic Training 

Center in Chula Vista, California, David makes 

sure to divide his time between California and 

the Denver area. 

I extend my deepest congratulations to 

David Herman for his hard work and perseverance. It is an honor to see a native of Colorado rise to this Olympic level. David embodies the best our country could hope for in 

the next generation of Americans. I have no 

doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and 

character in all his future accomplishments. 

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IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GEORGIA PEANUT 

COMMISSION 

HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. OF GEORGIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is 

my great honor to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the Georgia Peanut Commission as 

it celebrates 50 years of providing support to 

Georgia farmers. The Commission will be 

celebrating this great milestone with a ribbon 

cutting ceremony at the Commission’s new location in Tifton, Georgia on Tuesday, July 31, 

2012. 

The Commission, funded by Georgia peanut 

growers, began operations in 1961 and has 

represented farmers through programs in research, promotion, education, and communication. For 50 years, Georgia peanut farmers, through the Commission, have been successful in improving the profitability of peanuts 

and peanut products by reducing the cost of 

production through research and by working to 

promote and increase consumption. The Commission is recognized nationally and internationally by its little red bags of peanuts 

found in all Georgia Congressional offices on 

Capitol Hill. 

When the Commission was first formed in 

1961, farmers harvested 475,000 acres of with 

an average yield of 1,200 pounds of peanuts 

per acre. In 2011, farmers harvested 475,000 

acres with an average yield of 3,520 pounds 

per acre, a 300 percent increase and a testament to the hard work on behalf of the Georgia Peanut Commission. 

I take much pride in the fact that Georgia 

leads the Nation in production of peanuts with 

nearly 50 percent of the annual peanut crop. 

Georgia has 14,000 farms with peanuts and 

about 4,500 active farmers. Approximately 200 

businesses in Georgia are peanut-related. 

Two million bags of peanuts are distributed 

annually and the industry contributes more 

than 50,000 jobs and an estimated $2 billion 

to the economy of the State of Georgia. 

Since George Washington Carver discovered the many uses for the peanut in the early 

twentieth century, peanuts have become a 

household food staple and a source of dietary 

fiber, protein and other healthy nutrients. Although peanuts are produced in other parts of 

the country, I am a firm believer that no peanuts are of higher quality or more delicious 

than Georgia peanuts. 

On a personal note, I would like to thank 

Don Koehler, Executive Director of the Georgia Peanut Commission, and the rest of the 

wonderful staff as well as Chairman Armond 

Morris and all those who serve on the Board 

of Directors. Their hard work and dedication 

has contributed to the success of the Commission in many ways. 

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the residents of 

Georgia’s Second Congressional District, the 

state of Georgia, and all those nationwide and 

worldwide who enjoy our tasty Georgia peanuts, I ask my colleagues to join me today in 

paying tribute to the Georgia Peanut Commission for their exemplary services and dedicated efforts to support Georgia’s 4,500 peanut growers over the past 50 years. 

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CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND 

ACHIEVEMENTS OF CARL ADDISON 

HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER OF LOUISIANA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 

Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, it is with 

great pride and pleasure that I rise today to 

commemorate Mr. Carl Addison on the occasion of his 95th birthday, which he and his 

loved ones will celebrate on August 8. Mr. 

Addison has led an incredible life, truly worthy 

of this distinction. 

In 1939, Mr. Addison joined the 6th Armored 

Cavalry Regiment in Oglethorpe, Georgia. The 

‘‘Fighting Sixth’’ became an integral wing of 

Gen. George S. Patton’s Third Army during 

World War II. Mr. Addison’s group landed in 

France on June 8. This team served as a reconnaissance squad as they moved across 

Europe, and was there when Gen. Patton 

made his heroic run to Bastogne to rescue 

U.S. troops. 

At Bastogne, Mr. Addison was wounded 

from a gunshot wound to the knee and was 

sent to England for medical treatment. Though 

scheduled to return to the United States for 

further treatment, he went back to France to 

rejoin his group. His superior officer ensured 

Mr. Addison could stay with the 6th Cavalry, 

where he remained until the allies claimed victory in Europe. 

Mr. Addison returned home to Monroe, LA. 

in 1945 and married Bea Shamblin in the following year. They have one child together, 

Carl Addison, Jr. 

As his family and friends prepare to join together to honor Mr. Addison, he continues to 

exemplify a strong character of leadership and 

dedication. I ask my colleagues to join me in 

congratulating Mr. Addison on this truly significant birthday. 

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MISSY FRANKLIN 

HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF COLORADO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise 

today to recognize and applaud Missy Franklin 

for her service to our community. 

Missy Franklin, of Aurora, Colorado, will 

compete in seven events at the 2012 London 

Olympics and will be the first U.S. female to 

swim that many races at the games. Missy 

has been a competitive swimmer since an extremely young age, and qualified for her first 

Olympic trials at the age of 12. 

In 2011, Missy competed at the first longcourse World Championships of her career, 

and won a total of five medals, three of which 

were gold. Shortly after, Missy won the 100m 

freestyle and 100m backstroke titles at Nationals. Later in 2011, she broke her first world 

record at a FINA World Cup meet in Berlin. 

Missy consistently impresses those around 

her with her tireless dedication to her sport. As 

a 17-year old high school student, Missy is 

faced with the formidable task of balancing 

high school life with a world-class athletic career. Her ability to stay grounded and focused 

in both aspects of her life shows incredible 

strength and maturity. Missy attributes much 

of her success to her wonderful parents in 

Colorado, who encourage her to make education a priority even after an exhausting day 

in the pool. 

I extend my deepest Congratulations to 

Missy Franklin on your hard work and perseverance. It is an honor to see a native of Colorado rise to this Olympic level. Missy embodies the best our country could hope for in 

the next generation of Americans. I have no 

doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and 

character in all her future accomplishments. 

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A TRIBUTE TO BRITTANY 

WIEBBECKE 

HON. TOM LATHAM OF IOWA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 

Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

recognize and congratulate Brittany 

Wiebbecke of Nashua, Iowa for being awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award. 

The Gold Award is the highest award that a 

high school-aged Girl Scout can earn. This is 

an extremely prestigious honor, as less than 6 

percent of all Girl Scouts will attain the Gold 

Award’s rigorous requirements. 

To earn a Gold Award, a Girl Scout must 

complete a minimum of 80 hours towards a 

community project that is both memorable and 

lasting. For her project, Brittany assisted a 

local animal rescue center by providing supplies and learning materials for new pet owners. The work ethic Brittany has shown to earn 

her Gold Award speaks volumes about her 

commitment to serving a cause greater than 

herself and assisting her community. 

Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young 

woman and her supportive family demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication 


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