[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 6] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages 8372-8373] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]DICK LATTIMER CONTRIBUTES TO ARCHERY ______ HON. JAMES A. BARCIA of michigan HON. DUNCAN HUNTER of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, many people never find their true life's mission. My colleague, Mr. Hunter, and I would like to pay tribute to Dick Lattimer who not only found his mission, but has used his talents and ambition to promote his passion for, and share his vast knowledge of, archery and bowhunting. His tireless efforts, endless energy, and boundless generosity have led many people to learn and later enjoy this wonderful pastime. No one in America or the world has worked harder, nor with as much determination to promote bowhunting and archery as Dick. A 1957 graduate of Indiana University and native of South Bend, Dick shot his first bow in 1966 and archery became his way of life ever since. Shortly after his introduction to bows and arrows, Dick met and went to work for Fred Bear, the father of modern archery and bowhunting. With the support of his wife, Alice, and under the tutelage of the master, Dick set about a lifetime of advertising and promotional work for the sport he loved. Dick's passion, knowledge and love for the outdoors as well as his strong commitment to educating the public and networking with the sporting community made him the key player in the development of archery and bowhunting through the 70's and 80's. Following the death of his mentor, Dick left Bear Archery in 1991 to become the first President and CEO of the Archery Manufacturers and Merchants Organization (AMO). From his position as the point person for the entire archery and bowhunting world, Dick developed the largest trade show ever convened dedicated to archery and bowhunting. The AMO Archery Trade Show is now entering its 4th year and has become the pivotal gathering for the world's bowhunters and archers. Mr. Speaker, in addition to his more than full time commitment to AMO, Dick has spent countless hours volunteering for many prestigious boards. He has served as the Executive Director of the American Archery Council, [[Page 8373]] the Television Chair and Co-Chair of the Communications Committee of the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Chair of the National Archery Museum, and a member of the Hunting and Conservation Committee, Public Affairs Committee and Bowhunting Subcommittee of the National Rifle Association. Of note for the Congress is Dick's service as a member of the board of directors of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and his sponsorship of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Task Force on Bowhunting. In his personal life, Dick has volunteered his time and financial resources to his community through his church and for causes such as the needs of homeless Americans. For his lifetime of dedication to archery and bowhunting, Dick was inducted to the Archery Hall of Fame on January 9, 1999. Dick now joins the legends of archery and bowhunting as a peer and will forever rightfully share a distinguished place in the history of conservation and hunting in North America. Mr. Speaker, if we want our citizens to be driven by the needs of the country and to be examples of selflessness, commitment and accomplishment, then we must continue to honor and praise individuals like Dick Lattimer. We ask you and all of our colleagues to join us in commending Dick Lattimer as an icon of the archery and bowhunting world but also as a great American sportsman and humanitarian. ____________________