Although not known by many, the man by the name of Norman Borlaug has contributed greatly to the improving of global food production, and inadvertently prevented the deaths of an estimated one billion individuals around the globe, daring to tackle issues as large as the food shortages of both India and Pakistan.
An American agronomist and, more often, humanitarian individual of humble beginnings revolutionized the world of agriculture with his introduction of high-yield varieties of wheat, and is the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, but the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.
For his lifetime achievements it shall be proposed that on a day of the Federal Governments choosing, said day shall be dedicated to his life and his achievements and discoveries.