[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 135 (Thursday, October 7, 1999)]
[House]
[Page H9520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           NATIONAL 4-H WEEK

  (Mr. DEAL of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 
National 4-H Club. October 3 through 9 is designated as National 4-H 
Week.
  Across the country this week, the youth are marking the 97th year of 
this organization and are asking the question with the theme: Are you 
into it? The theme is embraced by more than 6.5 million young Americans 
who take part in 4-H educational programs. It is time to celebrate the 
diversity of 4-H activities and people, and to recognize the 
achievements of youth who strive to develop the four Hs: head, heart, 
hands, and health.
  Founded in 1902 as an agricultural youth organization, 4-H is no 
longer just cows and plows. To keep up with the wide range of interests 
of today's youth, 4-H programs have diversified and include such things 
as designing web pages, participating in mock legislatures, community 
cleanups, and so forth. Since its beginning nearly 100 years ago in 
rural America, about 45 million Americans from all walks of life have 
been involved in 4-H.
  Madam Speaker, I have authored a resolution in honor of the 4-H clubs 
of America as we congratulate their members.

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