[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2609]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE WALTON COUNTY 2007 OUTSTANDING FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 18, 2007

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, it is a great honor for me to 
rise today to extend congratulations to the Kenneth Pridgen family for 
being selected the Walton County 2007 Outstanding Farm Family of the 
Year. More than one generation of involvement in agriculture has led 
this farm family to serve as a model of stewardship to society through 
a vitally important industry.
  The Pridgen family is more than deserving of this year's award. 
Kenneth's father was himself raised working in agriculture, and he 
passed on the significance of their industry to his son, who in turn 
has involved his family in this work. Kenneth and his family recognize 
the contribution that agriculture makes to all of society, including 
putting food on the tables of families throughout the entire country.
  Every year, the North Florida Fair Association honors farm families 
in counties throughout North Florida that display leadership through 
farming techniques and agricultural production. The Farm Family of the 
Year award conveys the importance of farm families' contributions to 
some of society's largest needs including food, clothing, and building 
supplies. Recognition of their work, as conveyed by this award, 
encourages others in the community to become involved and support local 
agriculture as well.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I would like 
to offer my sincere commendation to a family that is a role model for 
all of us. A deep sense of civic contribution and values has been 
instilled in all of the Kenneth Pridgen family. It is my hope that this 
family tradition continues for many future generations.

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