[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 108 (Tuesday, August 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1532]
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             HONORING 4-H PROGRAMS AND GOLD STAR RECIPIENTS

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 4, 1998

  Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, the Brazoria County 4-H will hold an awards 
program on the 14th of August and this is a very important event Mr. 
Speaker. For those of us who were raised on farms and who represent 
agricultural communities it is well known how important an organization 
4-H truly is.
  Head, Hand, Hearts and Health, these are the ``4-H's'' and they are 
truly indicative of what this organization is all about. One of the 
primary missions that this organization undertakes is agricultural 
education. Earlier this year I introduced a bill which would exempt the 
sale of livestock by those involved in educational activities such as 
FFA and 4-H from federal income taxation. By making young men and women 
who participate in these activities hire a group of tax accountants and 
attorneys we are sending the wrong message. Young people who sell 
livestock at county fairs and the like should be rewarded for taking 
self initiative and allowed to keep the money they've earned to help 
pay for their education or to re-invest in other animals to raise. My 
bill would eliminate the current policy of forcing these youngsters to 
visit the tax man. Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the following winners 
of the Gold Star, the highest award possible at the county level, for 
achievements in competition at state levels, leadership ability, 
community service and years of service. They are: Deidrea Harris, Josh 
Weber, Amanda Tacquard, and Allison Sauer. Again, I want to commend 
these young people for their achievements.

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