[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 139 (Wednesday, October 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1932]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    RECOGNIZING THE HAYS COUNTY 4-H ANNUAL DINNER, DANCE AND AUCTION

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 7, 1998

  Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, the Hays County 4-H will hold their annual 
dinner, dance and auction on Saturday, October 10, 1998. This is a very 
important event Mr. Speaker, as it recognizes 90 years of 4-H in Texas. 
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 young people of Hays County's 4-H, 
as well as their parents and sponsors, for continuing the fine 
traditions of this truly great organization.

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