John R. "Randy" Kuhl Jr.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information for publication in the Congressional Record regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009:

Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations bill, Navy RDT&E account, Warfighter Sustainment Advanced Technology, R-1 Line 18, PE 0603236N. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Rochester Institute of Technology, Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies at 111 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. It is my understanding that this $5,000,000 would be used for the Defense Modernization and Sustainment Initiative to develop systems to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure equipment readiness. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.

Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations bill, Army RDT&E account, Medical Advanced Technology, R-1 Line 30, PE 0603002A. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Infotonics Center of Excellence at 5450 Campus Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424. It is my understanding that this $2,000,000 would be used for the Smart Technologies for Electro-mechanical Prosthetic Systems research and development effort. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.

Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations bill, Army RDT&E account, Medical Advanced Technology, R-1 Line 30, PE 0603002A. The entity to receive funding for this project is Integrated Nano- Technologies, LLC at 999 Lehigh Station Road, Henrietta, NY 14467. It is my understanding that this $2,000,000 would be used to complete an automated, portable field diagnostic system for the rapid detection and diagnosis of diverse existing and emerging diseases. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.

Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations bill, Army RDT&E account, Sensor and Electronic Survivability, R-1 Line 6, PE 0602120A. The entity to receive funding for this project is Vuzix Corporation at 75 Town Centre Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. It is my understanding that this $1,000,000 would be used to develop prototypes for modern wearable gyro-compensated personnel tracking devices for use during GPS interference. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.

Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations bill, Air Force RDT&E account, Intelligence Advanced Development, R-1 Line 33, PE 0603260F. The entity to receive funding for this project is ITT Corporation, Space Systems Division at 1447 St. Paul Street, P.O. Box 60488, Rochester, NY 14606. It is my understanding that this $2,000,000 would be used for the Broad-area Multi-Intelligence Ubiquitous Surveillance Enterprise project. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.

Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations bill, Navy RDT&E account, Shipboard System Component Development, R-1 Line 35, PE 0603513N. The entity to receive funding for this project is Dresser- Rand Company at 37 Coats Street, WeIlsville, NY 14895. It is my understanding that this $1,600,000 would be used to develop a new steam turbine to be used on the existing Virginia Class and future submarines. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.

Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations bill, Army RDT&E account, Combat Vehicle and Automotive Advanced Technology, R-1 Line 33, PE 0603005A. The entity to receive funding for this project is the General Motors Fuel CeIl Activities Research Center at 10 Carriage Street, Honeoye FaIls, NY 14472. It is my understanding that this $1,600,000 would be used for the U.S. Army Next Generation Non-Tactical Vehicle Propulsion initiative, which will continue research in fuel ceIl propulsion for non-tactical Army vehicles. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.

Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations bill, Navy RDT&E account, Force Protection Advanced Technology, R-1 Line 16, PE 0603123N. The entity to receive funding for this project is the General Motors Fuel CeIl Activities Research Center at 10 Carriage Street, Honeoye FaIls, NY 14472. It is my understanding that this $1,600,000 would be used for the U.S. Navy/USMC Future Fuel Non-Tactical Vehicle initiative, which will continue research in fuel ceIl initiatives for non-tactical Navy vehicles. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of New York Farm Bureau President John Lincoln.

Throughout his career, John has proven time and again his commitment to bolstering our agriculture industry here in New York State.

During his 12 years as President of the New York Farm Bureau, John has made a significant impact on our State's agricultural industry at every level. He has been a tireless advocate for the industry and he has never failed to communicate his enthusiasm for agriculture. As a member of many boards and task forces, John is one of the most respected and devoted members of our agricultural community.

In the words of John himself, ``farming is a challenging business, and without farm bureau working for farmers, farmers simply wouldn't have a voice. We're too busy farming.''

Yet, through it all he remained a farmer, operating a dairy farm with his wife Anne.

The farm has expanded over the years to include his daughter Julie and son Mike, ensuring that the next generation will keep farming in upstate N.Y.

John Lincoln has been an outstanding leader and advocate for strengthening the agriculture industry in New York and across the Nation, and for that, I thank him and wish him the best in his retirement.

Lincoln to Retire as Farm Bureau Chief

(By Julie Sherwood)

East Bloomfield.--John Lincoln will retire in December as

president of the New York State Farm Bureau after 14 years as

head of the agriculture advocacy organization that includes

52 county farm bureaus statewide.

``I am so honored to have been a part of this wonderful,

farmer-driven organization for all of these years,'' stated

Lincoln, an East Bloomfield dairy farmer. ``It's been a place

where, working together, we've been able to positively

advocate for real changes in public policy which have made a

difference in the ability of family farmers to live and farm

and thrive in New York.

``Farming is a challenging business, and without Farm

Bureau working for farmers with a constant presence in Albany

and D.C., farmers simply wouldn't have a voice. We're too

busy farming,'' he added.

Delegates from each of the 52 counties in the bureau will

vote for a new president at a two-day meeting in Albany in

December.

Lincoln, who served 29 years on the state Farm Bureau's

board of directors, said he thinks it's time for ``the next

crop of farm leaders to take their turn'' leading the

organization.

During his tenure, Lincoln took part in major victories for

farmers including revisions to the agricultural-assessment

program, the beginning of the farmland-protection program,

passage of the farmers' school property-tax credit,

authorizing interstate shipment of wine, incentive programs

to encourage on-farm production of renewable energy and the

recent boost of funding for specialty crops through the

federal Farm Bill passed this year.

``John has been a great asset for New York agriculture,''

said Laura Pedersen, president of the Ontario County Farm

Bureau. ``We will miss him representing us'' at both the

state and national level.

In addition to being president of the state Farm Bureau,

with its 30,000 member families, Lincoln also serves on the

American Farm Bureau Federation's board of directors. In that

role Lincoln has been involved in numerous immigration,

trade, and environmental policy issues.

Lincoln ``has played a key role in improving the financial

well-being and quality of

life for New York farmers,'' stated American Farm Bureau

Federation President Bob Stallman. New York State Agriculture

Commissioner Patrick Hooker said Lincoln leaves ``a legacy on

agricultural policy that will remain for decades.''

Prior to becoming president in 1994, Lincoln was state Farm

Bureau vice president for nine years and also served as the

county president for Ontario County Farm Bureau.

Lincoln owns and operates Linholm Dairy LLC with his wife,

Anne, and their children, Mike Lincoln and Julie Pellett.

Madam Speaker, in fan the fall of 1833, the Chemung Canal Trust Company opened its doors to the public and has continued to serve the Chemung community through banking, loans, and investment opportunities.

Over the last 175 years Chemung Canal Trust Company has continued to grow and now includes three of the counties that I represent in 29th district of New York including Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben counties.

From providing the funds for a family to purchase their dream home to allocating loans so a student can pursue a higher education degree, Chemung Canal Trust has made a difference in New York for 175 years. And through the last 175 years, they have not lost their commitment and dedication to this community.

I want to congratulate all of the employers, patrons, and everyone associated with Chemung Canal Trust Company for this amazing accomplishment. I know that this company will flourish for another 175 years and will continue to be a strong contributor to the people of my district and to businesses in New York.