[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 153 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1961]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO SOUTH WINNESHIEK FFA DAIRY JUDGING TEAM

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a great achievement 
by the South Winneshiek Future Farmers of America (FFA) dairy judging 
team of Kari Lien and Jordan Hanson of Winneshiek County, Iowa. They 
were recently named the international champions at the Royal Highland 
Show in Edinburgh, Scotland.
   The annual Royal Highland Show, which started in 1822, is a 4-day 
countryside festival and Scotland's biggest outdoor event. In addition 
to being named to the top dairy judging team, Kari Lien was named the 
individual champion. The four-member team of Kari, Jordan, Aaron Lien, 
and Carly Lyons advanced to the international competition before being 
split into two teams by the organizers.
   The example set by Kari, Jordan, Aaron, and Carly demonstrates the 
rewards of hard work, dedication and determination. Their triumph is an 
honor that we all can admire and be proud of.
   I am honored to represent the members of the South Winneshiek FFA 
dairy judging team and their adviser Dennis Bluhagen in the United 
States Congress. I know that my colleagues join me in congratulating 
them and wishing them continued success in their future endeavors.

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