[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 34 (Tuesday, March 4, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E362]
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                      IN HONOR OF DR. SAMUEL GWINN

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 2003

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to congratulate Dr. Samuel W. Gwinn of Newark, Delaware on his 
induction into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. His long-time service to 
the Cooperative Extension and 4-H programs has touched the lives of 
numerous children in Delaware.
  Dr. Gwinn, 83, served as Director of the Delaware Cooperative 
Extension for 22 years before retiring in 1984. His legacy with 4-H 
began when he joined the club as a 10-year-old. After participating in 
the club's activities as a child, he decided to help the club serve the 
future generations of children. In 1949, Dr. Gwinn established an 
overnight 4-H camp at Camp Barnes in Frankford, Delaware. To this day, 
the camp continues to attract hundreds of 4-H campers in the summer. In 
the 1970's, Dr. Gwinn helped create the Delaware 4-H Foundation that 
raises money to support 4-H activities for children. Throughout his 
career of service, Dr. Gwinn has served as a mentor to many colleagues 
who refer to him as the ``Dean of Extension'' and ``Mr. 4-H.''
  Dr. Gwinn performed a great service by dedicating his career to 
enriching and giving back to Delawareans the experience that was given 
to him. It is people like Dr. Gwinn who ensure that the State of 
Delaware and the nation will continue to keep the American Dream alive 
and growing. I am proud to honor Dr. Gwinn's achievements and 
congratulate him on being the first Delawarean to be inducted into the 
4-H Hall of Fame. His recognition, Mr. Speaker, is duly deserved.

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