[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 12, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E14]
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    THANKING THE HRUBY FAMILY FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO RURAL AMERICA

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 12, 2010

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I want to take a few moments 
today to congratulate the Hruby family--Tim, Stephanie and daughter 
Sophie--who recently earned the Excellence in Agriculture award.
  The award is part of the Young Farmers and Ranchers program, which 
recognizes young farmers and ranchers who are contributing to their 
local communities, the agriculture industry, and our state through 
their involvement, leadership, and participation.
  My district, like many rural areas throughout our country, faces a 
``brain drain'' as we lose young people to more urban areas. If we are 
going to reverse this trend, we need more Nebraskans like the Hrubys to 
step up and take the lead.
  Agriculture isn't an occupation. Rather, as Tim and Stephanie can 
tell you, it is a way of life and I thank them for their dedication to 
their community and our state.