Volume 147, No. 123 covering the 1st Session of the 107th Congress (2001 - 2002) was published by the Congressional Record.
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“TRIBUTE TO PARKER AGRICULTURAL SERVICE” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1672 on Sept. 20, 2001.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
TRIBUTE TO PARKER AGRICULTURAL SERVICE
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HON. BOB SCHAFFER
of colorado
in the house of representatives
Thursday, September 20, 2001
Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise today to express gratitude and congratulations to Parker Agricultural Services of Limon, Colorado, a recent recipient of the Environmental Achievement Award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The Environmental Achievement Award is one of the highest awards given by the Environmental Protection Agency and recognizes Parker Ag's success of using biosolids as a fertilizer and soil enhancement product in Prowers County.
The biosolid program performance by Parker Agricultural Service has made monumental changes in the environmental makeup of Prowers County. Through this program New York and Boston biosolids are used as fertilizer for farmland. Not only has this program been successful for farmland but has also transformed marginal lands once again into rich producing ground. As reported by The Limon Leader, a 250-acre plot of land was transformed from bare sand to being completely covered by vegetation. Other instances have shown that using this program has increased the amount of protein content in certain plants as well as increasing yield per acre.
Parker Ag has been a shining example of what every company must strive for, achieving the delicate balance between production and environmental protection. I applaud the company for its courageous and noble efforts to preserve and enhance the environment in its community.
As a company located in Colorado's Fourth Congressional District, Parker Ag not only makes its community proud but also those of its state and country. It is a true honor to have such an extraordinary company reside in Colorado and we owe it a debt of gratitude for its service. I ask the House to join me in extending wholehearted congratulations to Parker Agricultural Services.
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