We were surprised and honored to be considered for such a distinguished award.  The entire family wishes to say THANK YOU [to the nominator] for the nomination.  Not only do we view the nomination as a recognition of what we do as a business and a family but more importantly we view the nomination as a recognition by the Chamber of the importance of agriculture to the economy and future of Medicine Hat and the surrounding area.  For that we say THANK YOU to the Chamber as well.”