TRIBUTE TO WADE LITTON
Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 84
(Senate - May 18, 2023) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Mr.
Wade Litton of Greenwood, MS, for his service and contributions to the
State of Mississippi while serving as the 87th president of Delta
Council.
Organized in 1935, Delta Council plays an important role in uniting
agricultural, business, and economic development leadership to solve
problems and promote greater opportunities in the Mississippi Delta
region, which encompasses 19 counties in northwest Mississippi. Mr.
Litton has worked tirelessly this year to advance the priorities of
Delta Council, including healthcare, farm policy, economic development,
flood control, and education. He is also the third generation of his
family to serve as president of Delta Council.
Mr. Litton is the chief executive officer of Wade, Inc., a fourth-
generation company that operates 14 John Deere dealerships in the
Mississippi Delta. As a businessman, Mr. Litton and his company are at
the forefront of evolving farm technology tools that enable producers
to become more efficient and productive. Mr. Litton's priorities in
leading Delta Council have been to continue the work of the
organization and to build stronger relationships with the people of the
Delta to help improve the economy and quality of life for all citizens.
He is deeply involved in industrial and community development,
including the Delta Strong regional economic development association.
Mr. Litton assumed the role of Delta Council president during
unprecedented times characterized by rising inflation, rural healthcare
disruptions, the after effects of the global coronavirus pandemic, and
a multitude of other challenges. Wade Litton has been a steady and calm
leader over this past year and has contributed his vast knowledge and
service to many critical issues during his tenure as president.
Outside of his time spent running his business and serving Delta
Council, Mr. Litton contributes his time to many other important
organizations. He serves as a commissioner for Greenwood Utilities, a
member of the Young Presidents' Organization, and is involved with the
Greenwood-Leflore Chamber of Commerce, the Greenwood United Way, the
Boys and Girls Club of Leflore County, the Agribusiness Industry
Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and the Greenwood
Rotary Club. He is also a youth soccer and baseball coach. Mr. Litton,
his wife Meagan, and his three children Kennan, Robert, and Elizabeth
are members of the First Presbyterian Church, where he serves as an
elder.
It is my pleasure to join the citizens of the great State of
Mississippi in expressing our appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Wade
Litton and in sharing these good wishes with his family. His
years of service and leadership have undoubtedly contributed to the
overall success of this highly respected 88-year-old organization,
Delta Council.