[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 44 (Monday, March 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E446]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    TRIBUTE TO THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 22, 2010

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Boone 
County Fair for receiving the 2009 ``Blue Ribbon Fair'' Award.
  This award, presented by the Association of Iowa Fairs' (AIF) Board 
of Directors at their 2009 Conference and Annual Meeting in Des Moines, 
recognizes the Boone County Fair for displaying sincere commitment to 
educational programs, such as 4-H and FFA, in their community, as well 
as exhibiting genuine dedication to providing services in both fair and 
non fair locations.
  Representing the Association of Iowa Fairs' North Central District, 
the Boone County Fair is one of six fairs in Iowa to receive this award 
in 2009. The AIF, a key advocate for Iowa's fair industry, is a non-
profit corporation composed of 106 county and district fairs, the Iowa 
State Fair, and over 130 associate members, including carnivals, 
entertainment agencies, festivals, chambers, concessionaires, special 
attractions and suppliers of the industry.
  Madam Speaker, the Boone County Fair truly captures the American 
spirit and demonstrates unwavering devotion to enhancing the lives of 
their community members. I commend the Boone County Fair for being 
recognized as a ``Blue Ribbon Fair'' and I am honored to represent the 
people of this county in the United States Congress.

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