[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 12, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E369]
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                      TRIBUTE TO THE WURZER FAMILY

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and recognize 
Duane. Joann, Kelli. Staci, Amy, Brooke and Andy Wurzer of Chickasaw 
County, Iowa for being named the 2007 Outstanding 4-11 Family.
  Duane has been involved with the local 4-11 club by coaching 
softball, conducting service projects and helping with livestock 
projects. Joann. has been a leader of the Lawler Lassies and Lads club 
for 16 years. All five of their children started in 4-11 as Little 
Clovers in the second grade. I hey have all held various leadership 
positions, earned awards for their efforts in a variety of areas, 
volunteered in numerous service projects and have had many projects 
selected at the Iowa State Fair.
  4-H's mission is to ``empower youth to reach their full potential, 
working and learning in partnership with caring adults.'' Duane and 
Joann have been compassionate adults who continue to strive to empower 
more children to reach their goals each day. As parents and mentors 
they have touched the lives of many children who have then gone on to 
inspire others, to continue the cycle for generations to come.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
commending the Wurzer family's leadership and donation of time and 
talent for the benefit of Chickasaw County's youth. I consider it an 
honor to represent Duane. Joann, Kelli, Staci, Amy, Brooke, and Andy 
Wuzer in Congress and I wish them the best in their future endeavors.

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