[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 24, 2002)]
[House]
[Pages H6479-H6482]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to
the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 472) recognizing the 100th
anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development Program.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 472
Whereas the 4-H Youth Development Program celebrates its
100th anniversary in 2002;
Whereas members of the 4-H Youth Development Program pledge
their Heads to clearer thinking, their Hearts to greater
loyalty, their Hands to larger service, and their Health to
better living for the club, the community, the country, and
the world;
Whereas the 4-H Youth Development Program sponsors clubs in
rural and urban areas throughout the world;
Whereas 4-H Clubs have grown to over 5,600,000 annual
participants ranging from 5 to 19 years of age;
Whereas 4-H Clubs strengthen families and communities;
Whereas 4-H Clubs foster leadership and volunteerism for
youth and adults;
Whereas 4-H Clubs build internal and external partnerships
for programming and resource development;
Whereas today's 4-H Clubs are very diverse, offering
projects relating to citizenship and civic education,
communications and expressive arts, consumer and family
sciences, environmental education and earth sciences, healthy
lifestyle education, personal development and leadership,
plants, animals, and science and technology; and
Whereas the 4-H Youth Development Program continues to make
great contributions toward the development of well-rounded
youth: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress--
(1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth
Development Program and commends the program for service to
the youth of the world; and
(2) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on
the people of the United States to observe a ``National 4-H
Youth Development Program Week'' with appropriate ceremonies
and activities.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
Georgia (Mr. Isakson) and the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Scott) each
will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Isakson).
General Leave
Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members
may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their
remarks on H. Con. Res. 472.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from Georgia?
There was no objection.
Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in strong support of H. Con. Res. 472,
recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development Program
and commends the program's contributions toward the development of
well-rounded youth.
The 4-H program is the youth education branch of the Cooperative
Extension Service, a program of the United States Department of
Agriculture. Members can range from age 5 to 21 and the 4-H experience
enables its members to have fun, meet new people, learn new life-
skills, build self-confidence, learn responsibility and set and achieve
goals. It is a program that builds the leaders of tomorrow at the
local, county, district, state, national and international level.
Parents, volunteers, community leaders and staff share their time and
talents with 4-H youth, thereby aiding in the development of these
young people to reach their fullest potential. The life skill and
leadership development is accomplished through hands-on learning and by
utilizing the knowledge of the country's land-grant university system.
4-H projects are in-depth, hands-on learning experiences for their
members. Training pets, making clothes, repairing computers, growing
plants and building rockets are just a few examples of 4-H projects. A
wide range of projects is offered in each state. Additionally, 4-H
Members across the country are assisting in closing the gap between the
technology haves and have-nots. The Access the Future Coalition was
created to coordinate the efforts of 4-H youths and adults working in
partnership with organizations across the United States to bridge the
digital divide.
I am very pleased to recognize the 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth
Development Program, and I urge my colleagues to support this
resolution.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. SCOTT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to join the gentleman from
Georgia and the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis), and am
particularly pleased to join my Congressional neighbor, the chief
sponsor of the resolution, the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. Davis),
in formally recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth
Development Program.
The 4-H program originally began as a number of separate farm
programs for youth. In Illinois, the programs consisted of corn growing
clubs. In Ohio, they consisted of soil experiments. In Virginia, the
programs began as corn growing boys and tomato canning clubs for girls.
In the early 1900s, the U.S. Department of Agriculture organized these
various youth groups throughout the country into the 4-H program.
The 4-H program began as a way to involve heads, hearts and hands of
farm youth in practical hands-on education in agriculture. A fourth H,
for health, was added on later because of that important issue. Early
extension agents and educators were able to introduce new technology
and improved ways of doing things to rural communities through work
with youth.
Today, 4-H has grown well beyond its original roots. It involves at
least 28 percent of U.S. youth during one or more of their K through 12
grade years, and there are approximately 60 million 4-H alumni. Last
year, nearly 7 million young men and women participated in 4-H
programs. More than half of them were from cities and their suburbs.
Over 30 percent are from racial or ethnic minorities.
In Virginia, 4-H clubs can be found in each of the State's 107 cities
and counties, and through its 4-H education centers, Virginia has the
second largest camping program in the Nation.
As the 4-H has grown in size, it has also grown in focus. Although
working with plants and animals is still a major focus of 4-H,
participants can also choose projects in personnel development and
leadership, environmental education, science and technology or
communications. National 4-H initiatives also include workforce
preparation programs dedicated to helping young people acquire basic
skills, explore career opportunities and gain experience in the
workplace.
All in all, 4-H programs provide opportunities, relationships and
support for youth to help them acquire the life skills necessary to
meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood.
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleague from Virginia, the
chief sponsor of the resolution, and salute her for introducing the
resolution, and
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also want to salute the 4-H Youth Development Program as it celebrates
its 100th anniversary in 2002, and ask that my colleagues support this
resolution.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield such time as she may
consume to the distinguished gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. Davis),
the author of H. Con. Res. 472.
Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to
urge my colleagues today to support House Concurrent Resolution 472,
urging the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of
the United States to observe a national 4-H Youth Development Program
Week in recognition of the 100 years of contributions to America's
youth.
As a mom of two sons who have participated in 4-H programs and having
been enriched by the experience, I commend this program for motivating
young people to pledge their heads to clearer thinking, their hearts to
greater loyalty, their hands to larger service and their health to
better living for the club, the community, the country and the world.
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Mr. Speaker, 4-H is the youth education branch of the Cooperative
Extension Service, a program of the United States Department of
Agriculture. Each State and each county has access to a county
extension office for both youth and adult programs, and 4-H programs
are available to youth with ages ranging from 5 to 21, depending on the
State.
As my colleague previously said, 4-H programs originated in Illinois
and Ohio, with corn-growing clubs for boys and tomato-canning clubs for
girls; and they have developed into a full range of activities for
children and youth, ranging from animal sciences to computer
technology. In Virginia, one of the highlights of 4-H participation is
the opportunity to display your work and your skill and compete for
awards at the State fair. We did that for many years with our sons, and
it was a rewarding experience for the whole family.
Young people in Virginia can display their skills in dairy,
livestock, horses, and a variety of other agricultural-related programs
at the State fair and exhibit to the public their achievements and
their skills.
Experiential education is at the heart of 4-H, and it provides young
people with opportunities of learning and accomplishments that go
beyond a classroom education. In the 100th anniversary of the program,
4-H clubs have grown to 5.6 million annual participants and continue to
provide experiences and opportunities that can impact a child for a
lifetime. In an age where young people are confronted with many
negative and destructive influences, 4-H provides them with an
opportunity to spend their time constructively, cultivating a talent,
learning a new skill, learning a responsibility, or working with others
to accomplish a project.
I urge my colleagues today to join me in commemorating the 100th
anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development Program by supporting this
concurrent resolution.
Mr. SCOTT. Mr. Speaker, prior to recognizing the gentleman from
Illinois, I ask unanimous consent that the gentlewoman from California
(Ms. Solis) be able to control the remaining time on this side.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Culberson). Is there objection to the
request of the gentleman from Virginia?
There was no objection.
Mr. SCOTT. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the
gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis).
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for
yielding me this time. I also want to commend my colleague from
Virginia for introducing this matter to the House. I was not around 100
years ago for the beginning of the 4-H club movement, but I was around
50 years ago; and 50 years ago, I was an active member of a 4-H club.
As I remember those days of my youth, I remember the pledge: ``I pledge
my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands for
larger service, and my health for better living for my club, my
community, and my country,'' and now we add ``the world.''
But I also remember the glee of participation, the projects that we
had. One year it was my project to grow 100 Rhode Island red chickens,
and I managed to bring the 100 in. I broke one's neck one day; I
stepped on his neck as they were coming to be fed, and I wanted to save
him. I did not know much about medicine, but I just made myself a
splint and put some coal oil on the neck and tied it together and the
poor chicken lived and always walked like this, because it was crooked.
A great project, though. I learned about electricity one year when I
worked on another project.
I simply want to commend all of those individuals who have been
instrumental in the development of 4-H activity. It does indeed provide
an opportunity for young people to be actively engaged.
I remember another motto that they taught us. It had to do with good,
better and best. Never rest until your good becomes better and your
better becomes best.
So I want to thank all of those 4-H club leaders. I also want to
commend the University of Illinois, which is one of the outstanding
leaders of the Nation in agricultural extension and in 4-H club work
and have expanded that to include urban communities. It is a great
program; it is a great movement. I look forward to visiting 4-H club
meetings and groups, talking with the young people, looking at their
projects, hearing what they are doing.
So again, I commend the gentlewoman from Virginia for introducing
this matter, and I urge its swift passage.
Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the
distinguished gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Boozman).
Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me this
time.
Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I join with my colleagues
today in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth
Development Program. I commend the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. Jo
Ann Davis) for introducing this resolution and for her strong support
of this wonderful organization.
For the past 100 years, 4-H has taught young Americans to grow
through their accomplishments. They have developed our youth, including
my daughters and some of my staff members, into responsible, civic-
minded citizens through their fun and rewarding educational programs.
Next to church, 4-H as probably had the most influence of any
organization in my own family. I was honored to serve as a member of
the 4-H advisory board in Tenton County, Arkansas; and all three of my
daughters were members of the program that taught them skills from
sewing to cooking to raising cattle. I do not have any chicken stories
to tell, but we have countless stories to tell in everything from
learning how to cook and sew to raising rabbits, sheep, whatever.
As we recognize the 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development
Program today, I believe it is important to reflect on what the
organization stands for: dedication to our youth and communities. The
4-H motto simply states, ``To make the best better.'' I think they have
done an excellent job working to make the best better over the past 100
years, and I wish them continued success in the future.
Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, I rise here today to recognize the long-time
achievements of the 4-H Youth Development Program. I recall the program
being instituted at one of my local public high schools where I
attended. Unfortunately, not every student got to be a part of that
program, but I know that there are over 6 million members worldwide
that participate in this program that helps to provide support to our
young children and young adults, teaching them respect and appreciation
of the world in which they live.
But I find it ironic, Mr. Speaker, that today, as we celebrate
today's generation of agricultural enthusiasts, the Republican
leadership continues to ignore the advocates who fight day in and day
out for safer working conditions for farm workers who toil in our
fields to put food on our tables. Specifically, I am talking about one
of my friends and colleagues, Dolores Huerta,
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who was cofounder of the United Farm Workers Union. A legend of her own
time, she is an advocate for all people who seek justice and fair
treatment in our country.
Each year, between September 15 and October 15, we celebrate in this
great Capitol National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is fitting,
therefore, Mr. Speaker, for us to recognize the multitude of
accomplishments that Latinos have made over the span of the history of
our country. Whether they were helping to fight freedom back in the
Civil War, or whether it is defending our Nation's shores at this time,
we need to make a commendation of those Latinos that helped to provide
support for this great country.
But in contemporary Hispanic culture, one of the most respected
national community leaders is none other than Dolores Huerta, who has
fought for decades to protect farm workers and women from pesticides,
unrealistically-long work schedules, and inadequate pay that oftentimes
violate our own labor and State laws. Dolores Huerta continues to be a
strong voice for working men and women; and regrettably, the
administration, or the Republican leadership of this body, rather, has
repeatedly blocked our attempts to formally recognize her many
accomplishments.
Last year, nearly 15 months ago, I introduced House Concurrent
Resolution 177, a resolution to honor Dolores Huerta for her tireless
commitment to our Nation's farm workers and the Latino community.
Although the measure had 94 cosponsors and, may I add, two Republican
cosponsors, and the other body unanimously approved its companion piece
in May, this body still has not yet considered that measure.
Mr. Speaker, I support the 4-H resolution and will vote in favor of
it because I believe in its merits, but I ask that House Concurrent
Resolution 177 be treated with the same respect and be brought forth on
its own merits and not held back because of partisan bickering.
Nearly 13 percent of the people in the United States are of Hispanic
backgrounds; 33 million in total. Many in the Latino community care
about this resolution and, trust me, I believe some of your
constituents will too. I urge the leadership to do the right thing and
pass House concurrent resolution 177 for a floor vote.
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as may be
remaining.
Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the gentlewoman from California for,
first of all, her cooperative spirit in supporting the resolution, even
though she has a concern over a resolution of her own which has not yet
come to the floor. One of the life skills that is taught in 4-H is
working together; and her concurrence in supporting this resolution,
while expressing her regret that her resolution has not yet come to the
floor, is to me commendable, and I commend the gentlewoman. That really
is what the 4-H is all about, teaching our young people life skills
that are essential in working together and being productive, and I
commend the gentlewoman from California.
I would make a point, however, as to the gentlewoman's point about
this leader from the Hispanic community, that the Hispanic community
receives tremendous benefits from the 4-H program. In my State of
Georgia, which is an agricultural State, 4-H is an essential program in
many parts of rural Georgia and in which many of its participants are
Hispanic. I am proud that we are making this recommendation today in
House Concurrent Resolution 472, and I believe the reason for the
gentlewoman's concurrence in supporting it is because of the tremendous
benefit this program brings to children of every ethnicity and all
regions and all States.
I commend the gentlewoman from Virginia for her introduction of the
resolution, and I urge my colleagues to vote for the resolution.
Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th
anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development Program.
Mr. Speaker, over the past 100 years, the 4-H Youth Development
Program has helped our Nation's young people become more involved in
leadership, citizenship, and community service. The program has also
provided youth with valuable life-skills and a safe, educational after
school environment.
4-H program in my home state of Texas began in 1908 with a small
``corn club'' of 25 young boys. Under the Texas Cooperative Extension
Service, the Program has grown into a modern youth organization with
over 80 project areas. These projects areas include not only
agriculture, but also non-agricultural interests such as photography,
music, sports, consumer studies, science, and safety.
In and around the district I am privileged to represent, the 28th
District of Texas, more than 72,000 young people are enrolled in 12
county 4-H programs. In addition, 4-H youth from the entire state of
Texas come to the City of San Antonio, in my district, each February to
compete at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.
In addition to its 100th birthday, the 4-H Youth Development Program
will celebrate National 4-H Week October 6-12, 2002. National 4-H Week
is a week of community service, 4-H promotion, and celebration that has
been held annually since 1942.
Mr. Speaker, I commend the 4-H Youth Development Program for its
dedication to developing and educating our nation's young people, and I
congratulate the organization on its 100th anniversary.
Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 472,
recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development Program.
As a proud former 4-H member of my hometown La Crosse Wisconsin, I
appreciate and recognize what a difference this excellent program makes
in our youth's lives.
4-H in Wisconsin. 4-H was founded in 1902, and established in my home
state of Wisconsin in 1914. There are currently over 2,000 4-H clubs in
my state alone, with more than 150,000 young people as members. 4-H is
Wisconsin's largest animal science education program for youth,
teaching these thousands of people ethical approaches to animal care
for both pets and production animals.
4-H Mission and Vision. Mr. Speaker, 4-H is a dynamic organization
whose mission is to foster innovation and shared learning for America's
youth, aged 5 to 19. Its vision is to draw upon the combined power of
youth and adults, so that we can learn together in order to address the
challenges and opportunities critical to youth in our communities.
4-H Pledge. While many people associate 4-H with rural communities
and agricultural issues, kids from cities and suburbs and from all
backgrounds belong to 4-H clubs. Through 4-H they study citizenship and
civics, communications and arts, consumer and family issues, earth and
environmental science, technology and personal leadership. 4-H stresses
three fundamental values: Treat others with mutual trust and respect
and open and honest communication; assume personal leadership and
responsibility for our actions; and Celebrate our differences as well
as our similarities and always realize that working with youth as
partners is the key to our success.
Since September 11 of last year our country faces new challenges and
responsibilities, which is why it is so important for Congress to
recognize an outstanding organization that promotes civic duty and
community responsibility. By pledging ``their heads to clearer
thinking, their hearts to greater loyalty, their heads to larger
services, and their health to better living, our young people do work
to strengthen their clubs and their communities, their countries, and
their world.''
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize 4-H for its Centennial
Anniversary. This is an exceptional program that lives up to its motto
``To Make the Best Better''. I know from my own personal experience
that the skills I learned as a 4-H member remain with me today and I
will continue to live up to the program's motto ``To Make the Best
Better'' throughout ``my community, my country, and my world.''
Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. Speaker, today we celebrate the centennial of 4-H in
America. After a century of inclusion and collaboration, has spanned
the nation from family farms to urban cityscapes. 4-H brings together
youth and adults to build a nation of stronger communities.
More than 6.8 million youth, ages 5 to 19, across the Nation are
involved in 4-H programs from aerospace to zoology. 4-H members are
still rooted in the historic base of rural America but more than 35
percent of today's 4-H youth live in our major urban centers and
suburbs.
The Florida 4-H program is active in all of Florida's 67 counties and
on the Seminole Tribes reservations in south Florida. The total number
of youth participating in Florida 4-H last year was 287,156 youth.
Florida's children and youth began enjoying educational activities
provided in cooperation with the state's land-grant institutions as
early as 1909. Leadership for the Florida 4-H program was found in
three major academic institutions. State 4-H club agents were housed at
the University of Florida and Florida State University. In addition,
District Extension agents
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working with 4-H programs for black youth were housed at Florida A&M
University. This long-standing relationship brings academic excellence
to youth development as strategies and curriculum are created for the
coming century.
Florida 4-H type programs were first established in the north Florida
area. The boys participated in corn clubs, and the girls were active in
tomato clubs.
County and regional fairs in Florida have a long tradition of
providing opportunities for 4-H'ers to publicly show their projects and
compete for awards.
Agricultural judging teams, organized in many counties, participated
in regional, state and national contests. These teams provided a way
for youth to travel and meet people from outside their communities, and
learn more about the world around them.
Camping has always been a key component in the Florida 4-H program
with Camp Timpoochee in northwest Florida being one of the first 4-H
residential camps in the country, established in 1926.
One of the most successful programs is Florida 4-H Legislature,
founded in 1973, and annually held in the State Capital of Tallahassee.
The youth participants conduct a mock legislature in the State Capitol
building by filling the roles of legislators, lobbyists, reporters and
legislative staff.
Over 45 million 4-H alumni, including myself, and 4-H members are
celebrating the centennial of the 4-H youth development movement. 4-H
provides a positive environment, a relationship with caring adults, and
exciting educational experiences for today's youth.
Thanks, 4-H for molding and shaping so many great Americans. Here's
to another 100 years of outstanding youth development and leadership
growth.
Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that the House is taking time
today to recognize the 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development
Program, which has spent a century helping young people develop skills
to improve their lives and contribute to their communities.
In Missouri, more than 200,000 children and teenagers are involved in
the 4-H program, which is coordinated by University Outreach and
Extension, a partnership of the University of Missouri, Lincoln
University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and county governments.
4-H is often associated with rural communities, but today more than
1,000 Missouri 4-H clubs serve as many young people from suburban and
urban areas as from farms and small towns.
During this centennial year, members of 4-H throughout Missouri have
participated in events honoring the 100th anniversary of this
outstanding organization. They have continued their unwavering
commitment to community service throughout the Show Me State.
In May, 4-H and the U.S. Army teamed up to benefit American youth. 4-
H faculty and staff from the University of Missouri worked with staff
at Fort Leonard Wood to coordinate the Teen Discovery program for more
than 30 teenagers from 16 Army installations across the nation. These
teens received training in team building activities, opportunity for
Army youth to focus on leadership training.
In July, nine 4-H members from across the state led Missouri 4-H into
the technology age. They formed the first Missouri 4-H Technology
Leadership Team and competed for a chance to attend the National 4-H
Technology Conference in Maryland. The primary focus of the team has
been to provide leadership and community service within the context of
using and learning information technology skills. In a technology-
driven era, opening up these new doors to 4-H members is more important
than ever.
This month, 4-H'ers helped Missouri youth prepare for the troubling
anniversary of last year's terrorist attacks. ParentLink, part of the
4-H youth development office in Missouri, provided support to parents,
childcare providers, and communities. The ParentLink service creates
educational programs and offers resources on parenting and working with
children. During a time when our youth may be confused about the
terrifying events of September 11, 4-H has taken a lead role in helping
parents and children cope.
Mr. Speaker, Missouri 4-H, not unlike their counterparts throughout
the United States, has distinguished itself in this anniversary year.
As we celebrate 100 years since the inception of this outstanding
community service program, I encourage anyone who is interested in
joining or volunteering for 4-H to get involved in this worthwhile
initiative.
Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my support and deep
concern for H. Con. Res. 177, a resolution honoring Dolores Huerta for
her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for children,
women, and farmworker families. As a community leader, civic activist,
and lobbyist, Dolores Huerta has struggled to bring justice and equal
opportunity to immigrant farmworkers and their families for nearly
three-quarters of a century.
Mr. Speaker, I have to question why House Concurrent Resolution 177
has not been brought to the floor when there are 91 co-sponsors
including myself who believe it is time to pay tribute to Dolores
Huerta, especially during Hispanic Heritage Month. So far this month
the House has heard and passed 3 Concurrent Resolutions that have had
no more than 8 co-sponsors combined. In one case, a concurrent
resolution was introduced and passed in a matter of months. And this
week alone we are scheduled to hear another 6 concurrent resolutions,
two of which have only 1 co-sponsor. All the while House Concurrent
Resolution 177 has been waiting since June of 2001 with overwhelming
support to be heard.
Mr. Speaker, it is time for us to show our support for this
resolution and bring it to the floor. Let us not delay any longer in
paying tribute to Dolores Huerta. Her story deserves to be told and her
contribution to Hispanic American culture celebrated.
Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the
gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Isakson) that the House suspend the rules
and agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 472.
The question was taken.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of
those present have voted in the affirmative.
Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be
postponed.
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