[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 145 (Friday, September 8, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E818]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING ALLAN AND KIM OVERHISER INDUCTION TO MICHIGAN FARMERS HALL 
                                OF FAME

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                           HON. BILL HUIZENGA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 8, 2023

  Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
both Allan and Kim Overhiser for their incredible service to Allegan 
County and on their induction to the prestigious Michigan Farmers Hall 
of Fame. It is an honor to express my gratitude for their dedication 
and commitment to our community and Southwest Michigan.
  Mr. Allan Overhiser was raised on the Overhiser farm and decided to 
follow in his family's fruit growing tradition. When his father 
retired, Allan and Kim Overhiser took over the business and became the 
fifth generation of family farmers. Under their combined leadership, 
the farm has expanded to 325 acres and includes more than 30,000 fruit 
trees. Allan and Kim have brought on their son, Alex, to continue 
managing the family's farming operations.
  Coinciding with his agricultural and business leadership, Allan has 
also diligently served his community. Allan spent 16 years as the Casco 
Township Clerk from 1988 to 2004 and has continued his service as the 
Township Supervisor since he was first elected in 2004. On Allan's 
watch, his constituents have directly benefitted from the development 
of a 20-acre park overlooking Lake Michigan, the creation of the South 
Haven Area Water and Sewer Authority, and the establishment of the 
South Haven Area Emergency Services Authority. He is a recipient of the 
Michigan Horticultural Society Distinguished Service Award.
  In addition to helping run their family farm, Kim Overhiser has also 
distinguished herself as a community leader. She is a founding member 
of the Michigan Agritourism Association, a board member for the 
Lakeshore Harvest Country Association, a Cub Scout leader, and as a 
strong supporter of Fennville High School Athletics and Bands. Kim's 
passion for service has helped make Southwest Michigan an even better 
place to live, work, and raise a family.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank the House for joining me to congratulate Allan 
and Kim Overhiser on their well-deserved Hall of Fame induction and for 
their years of dedicated service to Allegan County and Michigan's 4th 
Congressional District.

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