[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 6] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 8932] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]CONGRATULATING DEANNE MEYERS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT ______ HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH of california in the house of representatives Thursday, May 6, 1999 Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Deanne Meyers on receiving the Friends of Agricultural Extension's ``Award for Outstanding Achievement.'' The ``Award for Outstanding Achievement'' is designed to identify and bring broad recognition to educational programs devised by University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Farm Advisors and Specialists that represent the most significant contributions to production, agriculture and the consuming public. Ms. Meyers is a UC Davis-based Cooperative Extension Waste Management Specialist. She represents the University on an interagency work-group for confined animal feeding operations. Deanne presented her program on the subject,'' Environmental Stewardship Short Course for California Dairy Operators.'' She is recognized for her research which addresses key areas of environmental concern to dairy operators throughout California. Through her research, Ms. Meyers has focused on creating a balance between the current requirements of agricultural producers and possible future requirements by disseminating information to dairy producers regarding their obligations and liabilities for compliance with water quality regulations. Five other finalists are also honored: Lonnie Hendricks, Merced County, ``Integrated Pest Management in Almonds;'' Steve Koike, Monterey County, ``Unique County-based Plant Pathology Lab;'' Neil McDougald, Madera County, ``Rangeland Water Quality Research and Education Program;'' Michael McKenry, Kearney Ag. Center, ``Orchard Replant Problems and their Management;'' and Ron Vargas, Madera County, ``Cotton Week Management.'' Every program submitted is vitally important to production agriculture and every participant received at least one ``first'' from individual members of the panel. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Deanne Meyers as Winner of the ``Award for Outstanding Achievement,'' and recognize each of the five finalists, Steve Koike, Neil McDougald, Michael McKenry, and Ron Vargas. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in wishing Ms. Meyers and each of the finalists best wishes for a bright future and continued success. ____________________