[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2099]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING 4-H CAMP CLOVERLEAF ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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                            HON. TIM MAHONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2007

  Mr. MAHONEY of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the 4-H Camp Cloverleaf of Highlands County, Florida, on their 50th 
anniversary and commend them for all they have done over the past 50 
years to educate Florida's children.
  Since the camp was dedicated on June 19, 1957, more than 125,000 
campers have learned the values of Florida's 4-H Foundation at the 
camp.
  Organized by the Cooperative Extension System under the Institute of 
Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida, Florida's 
4-H program encourages our youth to become active in their communities 
and teaches them leadership skills.
  Campers at Camp Cloverleaf learn these skills and build lifelong 
friendships through various activities including team building, plant 
identification, canoeing, crafts, archery and other exercises and 
activities.
  I would also like to honor the many dedicated volunteers, who have 
mentored Camp Cloverleafs youth over the past 50 years. Their knowledge 
and guidance helped make the camp a success.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in commending the 4-H Camp Cloverleaf 
on their 50th anniversary.




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