ISSUE 1120
CITRUS
LUMINARY JAMES T. GRIFFITHS DIES James
T. Griffiths, a man who knew the citrus industry inside and out, died Tuesday
(June 13) at Winter Haven Hospital from complications of a heart attack. Dr. Griffiths
was 91. Only
last week, he received the 2006 Citrus Achievement Award from Florida Grower
magazine. “The
Florida citrus industry has lost one of its best advocates,” said FFVA President
Mike Stuart. “Dr. Griffiths' heart and soul were always with the grower.
He will be sorely missed.” During
his long career in the citrus industry, Dr. Griffiths worked as a research entomologist,
fertilizer salesman, grove manager, general manager of a fresh fruit packinghouse
and juiceprocessor. He had been serving as managing director of Citrus Grower
Associates, Inc. of Lakeland at the time of his death. Dr.
Griffiths was born November 4, 1914 in Alta Loma, Texas, earned his undergraduate
degree in biology from Rice University and a master's and Ph.D. in entomology
from Iowa State University. He is survived by two sons, six grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. His wife, Anita, passed away in 1998. The
family has asked that contributions be made to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Polk
County Inc. or The Boy Scouts of America (Gulf Ridge Council). ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S RAP-UP (Members-Only articles are indicated in bold.) PRESIDENT SIGNS APPROPRIATIONS BILL HOUSE
WANTS HEARINGS ON IMMIGRATION REFORM HOUSE
COMMITTEE VOTES TO RAISE MINIMUM WAGE CITRUS
LUMINARY JAMES T. GRIFFITHS DIES PILOTS
IN CRASH WERE RELEASING STERILE MEDFLIES SENATOR
NELSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF FLORIDA CITRUS GROWERS “MORE
MATTERS” IN FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION TEACHERS
LEARN ABOUT “AGRICULTURE - EDUCATION’S GREATEST TREASURE” | |
