[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 18, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H7998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING SHAW FARMS ON THEIR 200TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mrs. SCHMIDT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Shaw Farms on 
their 200th anniversary. Shaw Farms, located along State Route 131 in 
Miami Township, Claremont County, Ohio, is home to the region's finest 
summertime produce. It is best known for its sweet corn, tomatoes, 
melons, beans, squash and cucumbers. Shaw Farms began operating during 
the tenure of Thomas Jefferson. Think about that, the tenure of Thomas 
Jefferson, and has continually operated as a family farm since 1807. It 
is one the oldest family farms in Ohio.
  Today the family farm is run by Jerry and Jean Shaw, with the help of 
their children and grandchildren. Through the hard work of the Shaw 
family, much of greater Cincinnati relies on them for their produce.
  Summertime produce is not the only thing the Shaw family is known 
for. Each October, thousands of visitors, including many eager school 
children come to the family's Fall Festival, which is known for its 
pumpkins, hayrides and farm animals.
  This weekend the Shaws are hosting a bicentennial bash to help 
celebrate their amazing accomplishment. In the spirit of the Shaw 
family, they have invited everyone in the area to enjoy their success. 
Of course many of the items for which they are well known will be on 
their menu.
  The Shaw family's fresh produce and family entertainment is truly an 
asset to all the communities in southern Ohio.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in wishing the Shaw Farms a happy 200th 
anniversary, continued success, and let's wish them at least 200 more 
years in Ohio.

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