A HOLIDAY MESAGE

Dec 19, 2002 - This holiday season, people across our great nation and around the world will gather together to reflect on the past and anticipate the future. Whether by ourselves, or with friends, family or associates, we can reaffirm the value and meaning of peace and mutual goodwill by reaching out to old and new friends, resolving disputes and differences, forgiving past wrongs, providing compassionate service, or otherwise seeking to preserve human dignity, freedom and constructive relationships. These and other acts and attitudes of caring can help assuage burdens of despair and cynicism and renew hope and trust as we begin a new year.

As we sit down together to enjoy the season, I ask you to remember America's farmers and ranchers whose hard work, dedication and even sacrifice allow us to celebrate with bounteous tables this and every year.

I join our employees across the country in wishing you a safe, happy and peaceful holiday season.

Sincerely,

Ross J. Davidson, Jr.
Administrator