[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 8, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1039]
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                       TRIBUTE TO JOYCE PATTERSON

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2010

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Joyce Patterson 
on the occasion of her retirement after 22 years of dedicated service 
as 4-H youth coordinator with the Iowa State University Extension of 
Boone County, Iowa.
  Joyce has not only been a dedicated employee but she has touched 
every aspect of the 4-H Community. She has been actively involved in 4-
H for the past 25 years as a member, club leader, employee, and pioneer 
in this organization.
  Joyce's service to the youth of Boone County is truly something to be 
admired. The 4-H mission is to empower youth to reach their full 
potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults, and 
Joyce is a shining example of 4-H at its best. She is an exemplary 
citizen who has instilled the Iowa values of hard work, self-reliance, 
and community service in many of Iowa's youth.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
recognizing Joyce Patterson's service to the youth of Boone County. I 
consider it an honor to represent Joyce in Congress, and I wish her 
much happiness during her retirement.

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