[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 185 (Thursday, December 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2938]
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                   TRIBUTE TO STEVEN AND JULIE KARBER

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 10, 2009

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Steven and Julie Karber of Jefferson, Iowa, on being named the winners 
of the ``Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award.'' This award recognizes 
Iowa livestock farmers who dedicate themselves not only to their 
professions and their community, but also to caring for the 
environment.
  The state of Iowa is celebrating the Karber's achievements, but I 
feel that we in the U.S. House of Representatives should also recognize 
and commend the valuable professional and social contributions of 
Iowa's livestock farmers. Steve and Julie raise sheep in the Jefferson 
area of my district, but Steve is also an M.D. with an active practice. 
When the Karbers aren't promoting the sheep industry or handling the 
day to day demands of being a physician, they are actively supporting 
the local 4-H and are involved in other community organizations.
  I commend Steve and Julie for their many years of loyalty and service 
to Iowa and to our country. It is an immense honor to represent them in 
Congress, and I know they will continue to serve as role models of the 
values of community service in this Country.

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