Release No. SO01.97
                                  Martha Cashion (202) 720-3310
                                        martha.cashion@usda.gov

USDA HONORS KATHRYN HILL IN ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

     WASHINGTON, June 11, 1997--Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman today
honored Kathryn H. Hill for her public service in the 51st annual U.S.
Department of Agriculture Honor Awards Ceremony.

     "This annual awards ceremony gives me the opportunity to recognize the
quality, dedication, and excellence I have found while working with
individuals and groups throughout USDA," Glickman said.  "Public service is
one of life's highest callings.  USDA employees take pride in serving the
agricultural community and the people of America in a tradition of public
service that has been the hallmark of USDA's honor award recipients since its
inception. "

     Hill was recognized for her work to strengthen USDA's relationships with
the public, its summer interns, and the Land Grant Colleges and Universities
throughout the country.  In addition, as director of the USDA Visitor
Information Center, she was recognized for the many enhancements she has made
to that facility which is located in the Jamie L. Whitten Building on the Mall
of the Nation's capital.

     A native of Hawaii, Hill currently resides in Alexandria, Va.  She is
active in the Federal Visitors Center Association and Women in Washington. 
Hill also serves on the Board for the Agricultural Federal Credit Union.
     
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