[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 129 (Thursday, October 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2011]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING COOKE COUNTY 4-H DAIRY JUDGING TEAM

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
performance of the Cooke County 4-H dairy judging team. The team 
consists of Ben Wyrick, Josh Zimmerer, Cletus Fuhrmann and Amber 
Fuhrmann.
  4-H is a community of more than seven million young people across 
America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. The four 
``H''s represent the ``Head'' which stands for clearer thinking and 
decision-making; ``Heart'' which stands for greater loyalty, strong 
personal values, positive self concept, concern for others; ``Hands'' 
which stands for larger service, workforce preparedness, useful skills, 
science and technology literacy; and ``Health'' which stands for better 
living, healthy lifestyles.
  After winning the Texas State 4-H dairy judging contest, the team is 
headed to Wisconsin for the national contest. The challenge before the 
team is to distinguish between various breeds of dairy cows, with each 
contestant judging four classes of four cows. After placing the cows, 
contestants then present their reasoning before a judge.
  I am very proud to recognize these 4-H members today, and I wish them 
great luck. Their persistence and commitment should serve as an 
inspiration to us all.

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