[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 158 (Thursday, October 18, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2186-E2187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING MEREDITH LARSON

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 18, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Miss 
Meredith Larson of Pilot Point, Texas on receiving the award for Grand 
Champion Steer at the Annual Youth Livestock Auction at the State Fair 
of Texas.
  Miss Larson's steer, named Rock Star, was purchased for a record-
breaking $94,000 by the Affiliated Multi-Family Services Inc. Miss 
Larson's earnings total $30,000 which she plans on using to help 
finance her education.
  Rock Star first won its weight class, then, advanced to the division 
competition. Miss Larson then took Rock Star onto the grand drive, 
which includes one steer from each weight class.
  Miss Larson has been competing in livestock shows since she was 8 
years old and is a member of Future Farmers of America (FFA). She 
competes in jackpot shows

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throughout the year as well as the larger shows such as the Fort Worth 
Stock Show, which she plans to compete in this January.
  Miss Larson is a notable example of how students in the 26th District 
are committed to achievement not only in the classroom but outside the 
classroom as well. It is an honor to represent her in the U.S. House of 
Representatives.