[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 83 (Monday, June 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             COMMEMORATING THE SONORA WOOL AND MOHAIR SHOW

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                           HON. HENRY BONILLA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 1999

  Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the 62nd Annual 
Sonora Wool and Mohair Show and the 39th Annual National 4-H Wool 
Judging Contest. Both of these events are scheduled for June 15-17. The 
Sonora 4-H program serves as a model for the youngsters of rural 
America. Year after year the program has distinguished itself with 
entries from the nation's top youth. It is my honor to report this 
event today and I wish continued success to this outstanding 
organization.
  The Sonora Wool and Mohair Show has been the foremost event of its 
type for more than half a century. The popularity of the youth's wool 
judging contest began when the program was added to the event in 1947. 
It remains popular with young people today. it is annually attended by 
many successful youth teams. The show is sponsored by the Sonora Lions 
Club and Sonora Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Sonora 
Wool and Mohair Company and the Texas Agriculture Extension Service.
  A variety of activities fill the three-day event. These include an 
All-Texas Show for 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters, an open show for all 
U.S. producers and the National 4-H Wool Judging Contest.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my hope that my colleagues from all areas of the 
United States join me in recognizing the Sonora 4-H program. Programs 
such as these give our young people many great skills. Wool judging 
requires hours of study and evaluation, equipping students with great 
research skills. More importantly, the competition gives participants a 
sense of accomplishment through a job well done. For the next few days 
all eyes will focus on Sonora.

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