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Show 40 DIXIE PROJECT, UTAH STATEMENT OP 0EOEGE H. SEEGMILLEE, CHAIRMAN, DIXIE SOIL CONSERVATION DISTEICT Mr. SEEGMILLER. Mr. Chairman, Governor Clyde, and distinguished gentlemen, it is my pleasure to be representing the Dixie Soil Conservation District of this area. I feel we have accomplished very much in this work. We are anxious and willing to do our part. We are looking forward to the time we can get in on the Dixie project as one of our assistance to the farmers, and we are sure we have the know- how and we are going to help them as much as we can. I should like to speak to you for a moment on behalf of the Dixie Soil Conservation District. We, too, feel the Dixie project is an absolute must for development of the resources of southwestern Utah and we are supporting it all the way. We have been successfully dealing with soil and water conservation problems for a good many years as is evidenced by the large number of worthwhile projects we have already completed in the area. We have the experience, the know- how, the interest and enthusiasm, and the willingness to put our best efforts into helping farmers whose land will be affected by the Dixie project. We are eagerly looking forward to helping these operators develop their property to its full potential. The Lord has created southwestern Utah as a favored spot for man to enjoy, both for its wonderful climate and for the magnificence of its scenery. Now, under the Dixie project, we have the opportunity to add to this favored spot by building two dams and creating two beautiful lakes. This would be a fourfold conservation project. First, it would enable us to furnish irrigation water for many acres of semitropical fruit and vegetable crops which are in great demand in the marketplaces throughout our country. Second, it would serve as a flood control on the Virgin River and would extend the life of Lake Mead by many years by holding back countless tons of silt which would otherwise be deposited into the lake each year. Third, it would provide an outstanding spot for water recreation and sport. Fourth, it would provide electricity for the area. Again, I would like to say that we feel the Dixie project is a sound project, one that is financially feasible, and one that we support 100 percent. We assure you that we will do everything in our power to see it through to completion. Thank you. Mr. ROGERS. Thank you, Mr. Seegmiller. Mr. E. J. Graff, will you come forward and be recognized. STATEMENT OP E. J. GEAPF, PAEMEE AND BUSINESSMAN, HUEEICANE, UTAH Mr. GRAFF. My name is E. J. Graff, I am a farmer and businessman from Hurricane. I think I am the first one up here that hasn't had an official name of some kind. Mr. Chairman, we are grateful and pleased that these representatives of our Federal and State Governments have come to our coun- |