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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. GLENN THOMPSON
of pennsylvania
in the house of representatives
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor a dedicated servant to the agricultural industry, David J. Salmonsen, who is retiring after nearly three decades of dedicated service to the American Farm Bureau Federation and the American farmer and rancher.
soil of his family's diversified dairy and crop farm in Manlius, New York. That upbringing instilled in him a fundamental understanding of the challenges facing our producers—an understanding he carried with him through the University at Albany and the Washington College of Law.
for the Farm Bureau. As Senior Director of Government Affairs, he became one of the Nation's preeminent experts on international trade. From the WTO Doha talks to the implementation of the USMCA and Phase One agreements with China and Japan, David was consistently at the table, ensuring that the voice of the American farmer was heard in every corner of the globe.
advisor for the USDA and USTR for over two decades, providing critical Counsel on the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee. Yet, despite his global reach—leading delegations to Geneva, Brussels, and London— David never forgot his roots. He brought a practical, farm-grown perspective to the most complex international negotiations, never losing sight of the producers he represented.
Mr. Speaker, David Salmonsen leaves behind a legacy of expanded markets, fairer trade, and a stronger future for American agriculture. We thank him for his 29 years of tireless advocacy, and we wish him and his family the very best in a well-deserved retirement.