[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: February 23, 1994]
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                         NATIONAL FHA/HERO WEEK

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                        HON. WILLIAM H. NATCHER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 23, 1994

  Mr. NATCHER. Mr. Speaker, last week, February 13-19, was National 
FHA/HERO Week and at this time, I would like to say a few words about 
the Future Homemakers of America. FHA/HERO is a national vocational 
organization in which students participate in a variety of activities 
and projects focusing on the family and community service. 
Participation in these projects helps to prepare these young people to 
become community leaders, wage earners, and caring family members. This 
year's theme, ``Make It Happen,'' emphasizes how FHA/HERO members make 
a difference in the lives of others while learning valuable skills for 
life.
  In 1993 over 263,000 members in 10,200 chapters across the Nation 
were involved in projects stressing family relationships, self-esteem, 
nutrition, teen issues, and environmental awareness. They participated 
in programs such as Leaders at Work in Food Service designed to sharpen 
skills in communication, management, and entrepreneurship or the 
Community Service Award Program in which chapter members identify a 
specific community need and carry out a service project to meet that 
need.
  In my home State of Kentucky there were 10,242 members in 249 FHA/
HERO chapters last year. These students took part in programs such as 
STAR Events in which activities are designed to recognize student 
achievements in leadership and job-related skills. Many were involved 
in Power of One which includes completing individual projects in five 
areas: improving self, strengthening family life, exploring careers, 
developing leadership skills, and promoting the organization.

  In Kentucky's Second Congressional District, there were 1,564 members 
during the past year. At this time, I would like to recognize those 
from the district I represent in Congress for their outstanding 
achievements through the FHA/HERO organization over the last year.
  At the 1993 national leadership meeting in Anaheim, CA, the following 
were recognized for their participation in STAR Events: Melissa Moore 
from Marion County High School received a gold medal for the 
occupational job application and interview event; Nathan Johnson, Pam 
Barnes, Sara Ross, Shannon Johnson, and Amy Wallace of Greenwood High 
School received gold medals for parliamentary procedure.
  Those from the Second Congressional District of Kentucky who received 
Power of One recognition at the national leadership meeting were: 
Stephanie Bowman, April Bryant, Donita Denton, Jamie Hood, Tonya 
London, and Kelly Smith of Barren County High School; Nellie Bratcher, 
Sandy Pennington, Kandy Pennington, Debra Ramsey, Darleen Singleton, 
and Wendy Trowbridge of Hart County High School; Howard Stinson III of 
Churchill Park High School; Misty Cable, Deanna Caulk, Kacey Chowning, 
Veronica Duka, Andrea Elliot, Ashlee Fields, Robin Gray, Jennifer 
Gribbons, Tabatha Greer, Melissa Howard, Kim Keeney, Chanci Knifely, 
Jessica Pierce, Anna Rogers, Dana Smith, Jennifer Spear, and Carla 
Underwood of Campbellsville High School.
  I would also like to mention those from the district I represent who 
are serving on the State executive council. Sara Ross of Greenwood High 
School is vice president for achievement and Melissa Boils from Taylor 
County High School is activity leader.
  At this time I would like to commend all of the members and advisors 
of FHA/HERO in the State of Kentucky and throughout the United States 
for their many accomplishments through this organization. All down 
through the years, FHA/HERO programs have taught young people useful 
problem-solving skills which enable them to help themselves while 
helping others in their families and communities. For this reason, 
those involved in FHA/HERO really are making it happen.

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