[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 153 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE DOUGLAS ODOM FAMILY AS THE SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA 
                        FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 2008

  Mr. MILLER of Florida.  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today to extend congratulations 
to the Douglas Odom family for being selected as the Santa Rosa County 
2008 Outstanding Farm Family of the Year. Over four generations of 
involvement in agriculture has led this farm family to serve as a model 
of stewardship to society through a vitally important industry.
  The Odom family is more than deserving of this year's award. Mr. Odom 
has been farming for 40 years and is a fourth generation farmer. He has 
passed on this invaluable knowledge to his children and grandchildren 
who help farm the 825 acres of cotton, peanuts, and wheat that make up 
the Odom's farm. The Odom family also owns and operates the Douglas 
Odom Flying Service which services crops in Northwest Florida and South 
Alabama. The company is one of the oldest and most active in the 
Southeast.
  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.
  On behalf of all residents of Northwest Florida, I hope this family 
tradition continues for many future generations.

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