[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 20 (Thursday, February 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 BLOUNTSTOWN FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA

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                            HON. ALLEN BOYD

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2007

  Mr. BOYD of Florida. Madam Speaker, I come to the floor today to 
congratulate a group of students from Blountstown, FL, who have 
recently won the National Future Farmers of America Forestry Career 
Development Event at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.
  The forestry team from Blountstown represented the State of Florida, 
competing against 37 other teams from around the country in the 
national forestry event. The competition was part of the 79th National 
FFA Convention.
  I am pleased to recognize all of the members of the Blountstown 
forestry team who contributed to the victory. The championship team 
consisted of Blountstown students Nic Stoltzfus, Will Leonard, Max 
Herndon, and Jennie Fagen. As the winning team, these exceptional 
students received scholarships to further their educations at a post-
secondary institution of their choice. Leading the team of future 
agricultural professionals was Blountstown FFA sponsor Ron Mears.
  These students have demonstrated impressive knowledge in the area of 
forest management, and I'm so proud of their hard work and their 
dedication to this important field. On behalf of my fellow Floridians, 
I applaud the Blountstown Future Farmers of America on their victory 
and national recognition.

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