FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 6, 2022
Contact: Austin Hacker

WASHINGTON — On the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) recognized Dr. Tony Brannon on his well-deserved retirement. Dr. Brannon has served as dean of the School of Agriculture at Murray State University for a remarkable 35 years and Congressman Comer highlighted how Dr. Brannon’s dedication to the school community has molded a generation of new agricultural leaders in Kentucky.

Below are his remarks as prepared:

  
Madam Speaker,
 
I rise to recognize Dr. Tony Brannon on his well-deserved retirement. 
 
Dr. Brannon grew up on a small family farm and at an early age, began to participate in Future Farmers of America events. His dedication to the FFA program and agricultural community would only grow.
 
He completed a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education from Murray State in 1981, a master’s degree in 1982, and a Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University in 1988.
 
Dr. Brannon’s heart never left Murray State, though. Legend has it that he even wrote in soap on his bathroom mirror “MSU” as a reminder of his goal to come back.
 
He returned to Murray State as a faculty member in agricultural education and mechanization. In 2005, he was named the dean of the School of Agriculture. For nearly 35 years, he has molded a generation of new agricultural leaders in Kentucky.
 
As many gather to celebrate Dr. Brannon’s retirement, I want to thank him for his commitment to the MSU community, service to the Kentucky FFA Foundation, and unwavering passion for helping thousands of students achieve their dreams.

Watch floor speech here:
https://fb.watch/hfe0EE32hX/