[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 37 (Friday, March 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E400]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING MARY HAINING

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize a family truly dedicated to developing leadership skills in 
the young people of their community. Mary Haining, and her family, of 
Delta, Colorado have shown exemplary dedication to the 4-H program 
through three generations of their family.
  The 4-H program promotes leadership, citizenship, and community 
involvement in America's youth, qualities that the Haining clan 
personifies. Mary Haining began working with 4-H as a girl in Grand 
Junction, exploring her interests in entomology and rabbits. As a 
mother, she has served as a 4-H volunteer leader for thirty-eight 
years. Each of the Haining children was involved in 4-H for at least 
ten years. Mary Haining's daughter Joyce and son Ron are still active 
parent leaders of 4-H in Delta. Three of Mrs. Haining's grandchildren 
are studying sheep, beef, entomology, poultry, gardening, and archery 
through 4-H programs.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recognize the Haining family 
for their long-time dedication to the 4-H cause. The Hainings, and the 
4-H program which they have served devotedly, represent American ideals 
and the family values that make our communities strong.

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