18590 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 156, Pt. 13 December 1, 2010 Lloyd joined the Michigan Board of The Na- service includes, but is not limited to: National HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. DAVE ture Conservancy in 2003 and has remained Association of State Universities and Land NIEHAUS an active member of the Board through his Grant Colleges Chair of the Board on Agri- tenure as Chair, which started in 2008. His culture, president of the Southern Association HON. ADAM SMITH philanthropic nature is further exemplified by of Agricultural Scientists, service on the Na- OF WASHINGTON his positions as Vice Chairman of the National tional Agricultural Library Board of Directors, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Audubon Society’s Board of Directors and 4–H Natural Resources Program Steering Wednesday, December 1, 2010 member of the Executive Committee of the Committee, United States Department of Agri- Detroit Zoological Society’s Board of Directors. culture, USDA, Natural Resource National Ini- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, These commitments require time and energy, tiative Task Force. He has also chaired the I rise today to honor Seattle Mariners’ broad- which Lloyd has selflessly volunteered year USDA Research, Education, and Economics caster Dave Niehaus for his devotion to base- after year. Information System, REEIS, Steering Com- ball and the Pacific Northwest region. Dave It is my belief that we do not inherit the mittee since 1997. passed away on November 10, 2010 at the Earth from previous generations, but we bor- age of 75. While the University of Arkansas System Baseball fans from Washington State to row it from future ones. By continuing to ex- may be losing one of its most valued vice Washington, DC are mourning the loss of the pand our scientific knowledge and by con- presidents, I know that the agriculture commu- voice of the Mariners. Mr. Niehaus connected serving pristine wildlife habitat, we are fulfilling nity, particularly Arkansas’s, will continue to fans to the program from the Mariners’ inau- our role as stewards of the environment. Lloyd have a strong voice and a friend in Dr. Milo gural pitch in 1977 to the conclusion of the Semple successfully championed this vision Shult. On behalf of myself and Arkansas’s 2010 season. His voice represented the fran- as Chair. Third Congressional District I say ‘‘Thank You’’ chise, and kept the Pacific Northwest following f for your selfless dedication and commitment to the team through the good days of Mariners PERSONAL EXPLANATION ‘The Natural State’ and the advancement of baseball as well as the less memorable. agriculture everywhere. Arguably, the seminal moment in Dave HON. PAUL TONKO Niehaus’ announcing career came on the win- f ning hit by Edgar Martinez in the decisive fifth OF NEW YORK game of 1995 American League Division Se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATING MURRAY ries, also known as ‘‘the double.’’ The double KALISH Wednesday, December 1, 2010 scored both Joey Cora and Ken Griffey, Jr. to Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, on rollcall give the Mariners a 6–5 victory over the New Nos. 581 and 582, had I been present, I would HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH York Yankees, and propelled them to the have voted ‘‘aye.’’ OF FLORIDA American League Championship Series for the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES first time in franchise history. In that moment, Mr. Niehaus announced: RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE AND Wednesday, December 1, 2010 ‘‘Right now, the Mariners looking for the tie. CONTRIBUTIONS OF DR. MILO Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I am both They would take a fly ball, they would love a SHULT TO ARKANSAS AGRI- honored and privileged to rise to congratulate base hit into the gap and they could win it with CULTURE a true pillar of the Palm Beach County com- Junior’s speed. The stretch . and the 0–1 munity, Murray Kalish. Mr. Kalish will be hon- pitch on the way to Edgar Martinez swung on HON. JOHN BOOZMAN ored on December 12, 2010 at Temple Emeth and lined down the left field line for a base hit! OF ARKANSAS for his activism and leadership in South Flor- Here comes Joey, here is Junior to third base, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ida. they’re going to wave him in! The throw to the plate will be . late! The Mariners are going Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Murray Kalish has repeatedly distinguished to play for the American League Champion- himself through his volunteer and civic activi- Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise be- ship! I don’t believe it! It just continues! My, oh ties throughout Palm Beach County. In 1992, fore you today to recognize the service of one my!’’ of Arkansas Agriculture’s greatest advocates— Murray, who had previously served as vice Dave Niehaus’ interest in broadcasting Dr. Milo Shult, who is retiring this year. president of the West Delray Democratic Club, began at the University of Indiana, where he Since 1992, Dr. Shult has served Arkan- formed the United South County Democratic graduated in 1957. He then entered the mili- sas’s agricultural community as the vice presi- Club. As president, Murray oversaw the larg- tary and started his broadcasting career with dent for agriculture of the University of Arkan- est Democratic club in the State of Florida. His the Armed Forces Network in Los Angeles sas System and I express my sincere grati- insight has been sought by elected officials and New York City. After serving in the mili- tude to him and his family for their steadfast and candidates for decades. tary, he settled in Los Angeles and became a service to ‘The Natural State.’ Always looking for ways to contribute to his broadcaster for the California Angels and the Agriculture is a critical part of our State’s community, Murray has served on the Land University of California, Los Angeles football economy, accounting for more than $16 billion Use Advisory Board, the Palm Beach County and basketball teams. It was in 1977, when in added value, 12 percent of GDP, and sup- Board of Adjustment, and the Palm Beach the Mariners started their first Major League porting more than 250,000 jobs. Dr. Shult’s County Solid Waste Authority Advisory Board. Baseball season, that Dave Niehaus became administration of the Agricultural Experimen- Murray also currently serves as a board mem- the Mariners’ play-by-play announcer. Mr. tation Station and Cooperative Extension ber for the Lake Worth Drainage District. First Niehaus called his 5,000th Mariners broadcast Service have strengthened Arkansas’s agri- elected over a decade ago, he has dedicated on May 7 of this year. business and his legacy will ensure that our his time on the board towards maintaining Of the many honors that Dave Niehaus was State will continue to be a national leader in clean and clear canals for the people of his awarded during his career, three best charac- agriculture research and the production of district. terize his untiring enthusiasm and genuine food and fiber. It has been an honor and a Beyond his volunteering and activism, Mur- love for Mariners baseball. Mr. Niehaus re- privilege to get to know and work with Dr. ray is the symbol of a true family man. For 72 ceived national acclaim when the National Shult during my service in Congress. He has years he was a loving husband to his late wife Baseball Hall of Fame awarded him the Ford always been a strong voice for Arkansas agri- Rosalyn, and he continues to be a dedicated C. Frick Award in 2008. Mr. Niehaus believed culture in communicating their needs to the father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A the One World Award from the Washington Arkansas Congressional Delegation and his true leader in every sense of the word, Murray Council of the Blind he received in 2004 was leadership has helped us remain focused on has served not only as a friend to me, but as the most meaningful, as he was able to draw making our State a leader in food safety, re- a mentor. I could not think of a more deserv- more baseball lovers into the drama of the source management, sustainability, and other ing person for Temple Emeth to bestow this game. He also was named one of the Seattle critical research. important honor. I again want to congratulate Times’ Top 10 Most Influential People of the Dr. Shult has also been a regional and na- my dear friend, Murray Kalish, and his entire Century. In 1999, Mariners fans, as a testa- tional leader for agriculture advocacy and his family on this well deserved honor. ment of their affection, chose Mr. Niehaus to VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:00 Sep 17, 2013 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR10\E01DE0.000 E01DE0 pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD.