[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 26, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF 4-H CLUBS

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                               speech of

                        HON. JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 25, 1999

  Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, I want to speak today in strong support of 
H. Con. Res. 194, introduced by my colleague Mr. Deal. I am pleased to 
talk about this concurrent resolution that recognizes the contributions 
of 4-H Clubs and their members to voluntary community service.
  I visit 4-H exhibits whenever I have the chance to stop by the booths 
at county fairs. I eagerly address 4-H meetings, particularly the 
annual teen conference.
  This is a great organization. It is a group of young people who take 
the time and make the effort to learn about the environment, to help 
others, and to take care of their own animals.
  The meetings and workshops conducted by the organization consistently 
reflect the interests of young people of Maine and of the nation, and 
those interests are varied. Times change and these days they are 
changing rapidly. It is great that they have the desire to learn more 
about their world.
  4-H teaches young people how to work together, to compromise to reach 
the solution that's best for the most people. It allows them to take 
advantage of their time in school. But agriculture continues to serve 
as the roots of 4-H.
  As a member of the Agriculture Committee, I have done what I could to 
help the youth of 4-H learn more about the role the agriculture 
industry plans in our state, our country, and indeed, the world. At the 
same time I have always admired the volunteerism of the organization 
and the quality of their contributions to their communities.
  I am pleased to support this resolution recognizing the efforts of 4-
H youth throughout this country.

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