[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 169 (Monday, November 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2774]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE MARTY MAJORS FAMILY AS THE 2009 HOLMES COUNTY 
                        FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, it is a privilege for me to 
rise today to extend congratulations to the Marty Majors family for 
being selected the 2009 Holmes County, Florida Farm Family of the Year. 
The Majors family is an integral part of the Northwest Florida 
community, and I am proud to honor their achievements.
  Marty and Tiffany Majors married in 1992. They have been farming 
full-time since 1996, but the land on which they farm has been owned by 
the Majors family for over 100 years. Their son, Blake Majors, is a 7th 
grader at Bethlehem High School and a member of the Future Farmers of 
America. Together, the family grows soybeans, peanuts, corn, oats, and 
wheat. By using strip till farming practices, the Majors are one of the 
area's best soil conservationists. The family also manages a 
significant acreage of timberland and does custom grain harvesting as 
part of their agricultural enterprise.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I would like 
to offer my congratulations to the Majors family's tireless work and 
dedication to family, faith and trade. They are an outstanding example 
of the farm families that make up the backbone of our nation. My wife 
Vicki and I wish Marty, Tiffany, and Blake best wishes for continued 
success.

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