{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://nunn.house.gov/2026/09/16/nunn-honors-ray-gaesser-leads-resolution-promoting-farm-safety/", "Nunn Honors Ray Gaesser, Leads Resolution Promoting Farm Safety", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "\u201cRay Gaesser spent his life doing what he loved: farming, fighting for agriculture, and helping the next generation of producers continue Iowa\u2019s oldest tradition,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cRay was a trusted friend and advisor whose impact reached far beyond his own farm. We owe it to him, his wife Elaine, and every American farmer to honor his legacy and make sure every producer gets home safe this harvest.\u201d\n\nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates agriculture as one of the nation\u2019s most dangerous industries, with an estimated 160 U.S. agricultural workers injured every day and nearly 400 killed in farm-related accidents each year.\n\nRep. Nunn\u2019s resolution recognizes the sacrifices farming families make to feed, fuel, and clothe the country, and the risks Iowa\u2019s farmers face in doing it. It promotes efforts to raise awareness, prevent farm accidents, and save lives.\n\n\u201cRay was a tireless champion for Iowa\u2019s farmers and a devoted steward of the land he loved,\u201d said Rep. Miller-Meeks. \u201cHis life was defined by his service to agriculture and his commitment to the farming community. We honor his memory by carrying forward his legacy and renewing our commitment to keeping our farmers and families safe. My thoughts and prayers are with Ray\u2019s family and loved ones.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m heartbroken that my friend and one of the most amazing Iowans I know, Ray Gaesser, is no longer with us. He put his heart and soul into advocating for Iowa agriculture and family farms. There was no stronger voice for farmers and agriculture,\u201d said Rep. Hinson. \u201cRay will be missed by so many who loved and knew him, and I\u2019m proud to join the Iowa delegation in introducing this resolution honoring his life and the contributions he made. My prayers continue to be with his wonderful wife, Elaine, and his entire family as we grieve this immense loss for Iowa.\u201d\n\n\u201cRay Gaesser represented the very best of Iowa agriculture. He was a dedicated farmer, respected leader, and tireless advocate for our producers who devoted his life to strengthening agriculture and leaving the land better for the next generation. His tragic passing is a heartbreaking reminder of the risks that farmers and their families face every day,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cDuring National Farm Safety Week, I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this resolution to honor Ray\u2019s remarkable life and legacy while reaffirming our commitment to keeping our farmers, families, and rural communities safe. My prayers remain with Elaine, Chris, Jennifer, and the entire Gaesser family.\u201d\n\nText of the resolution can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://nunn.house.gov/2026/09/16/nunn-honors-ray-gaesser-leads-resolution-promoting-farm-safety/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7599510718137026, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}