[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 88 (Monday, June 14, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H4391-H4392]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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   HONORING DR. LARRY CASE ON HIS RETIREMENT AS NATIONAL FFA ADVISOR

  Mr. BRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the 
resolution (H. Res. 1383) honoring Dr. Larry Case on his retirement as 
National FFA Advisor.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1383

       Whereas, on May 3, 2010, the U.S. Department of Education 
     announced the retirement of National FFA Advisor Dr. Larry 
     Case, effective January 1, 2011, after 26 years of service in 
     that capacity;
       Whereas a former FFA member from Stet, Missouri, Dr. Case 
     earned his bachelor's degree in agricultural education, 
     master's degree in vocational education, and doctor of 
     education from the University of Missouri;
       Whereas Dr. Case began his career in 1966 as a high school 
     agricultural education instructor in Mendon, Missouri;
       Whereas Dr. Case served as the Missouri director of 
     agricultural education for seven years;
       Whereas in 1984, Dr. Case left Missouri for Washington, DC, 
     where he became the senior program specialist and coordinator 
     for agricultural and rural education;
       Whereas in addition to serving as the National FFA Advisor, 
     Dr. Case served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman 
     of the Board of Directors of the National FFA organization 
     and Board President of the National FFA Foundation Board of 
     Trustees;
       Whereas in addition to helping form the National Council 
     for Agricultural Education, Dr. Case also served as National 
     Advisor to the National Young Farmer Educational Association, 
     National Advisor and Chairman of the Board for the National 
     Postsecondary Student Organization, and Chairman of the 
     National Council for Vocational and Technical Education in 
     Agriculture;
       Whereas during his tenure, FFA saw tremendous growth in 
     membership and educational innovation, and was able to 
     personally congratulate more than 50,000 young FFA leaders; 
     and
       Whereas Dr. Case has provided agricultural education and 
     the FFA with strong leadership and a strategic vision for the 
     future, and agriculture owes him a debt of gratitude for his 
     good work: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors Dr. 
     Larry Case on his retirement as National FFA Advisor.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
Alabama (Mr. Bright) and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Neugebauer) each 
will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Alabama.


                             General Leave

  Mr. BRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may 
have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on 
the resolution, H. Res. 1383.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Alabama?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. BRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, the resolution now before us recognizes the outstanding

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service of Dr. Larry Case who has served as the National FFA Advisor 
for the past 26 years.
  Since 1928, the National FFA Organization, which was known as the 
Future Farmers of America until 1988, has provided leadership, career 
development, and agriculture education programs to young Americans.
  Under Dr. Case's leadership, the organization has evolved to continue 
meeting the diverse needs of young Americans through agricultural 
education. Throughout his career, Dr. Case has distinguished himself as 
a visionary in this area. As the organization now claims more than 
500,000 members, Dr. Case has led FFA as it prepares the next 
generation of leaders who will guide our country by the FFA motto: 
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.
  We congratulate Dr. Case on the occasion of his retirement, we thank 
him for his service, and we wish him and his family all the best as he 
enters this new phase in his life.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this resolution to honor Dr. Larry 
Case upon his retirement as National FFA Advisor.
  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of House Resolution 1383, honoring the 
contributions and the retirement of National FFA Advisor Dr. Larry 
Case. This is the time of year when we see FFA members in our Nation's 
Capitol wearing the symbolic blue and gold jackets. These students are 
the future of American agriculture. We are grateful to Dr. Case, as 
well as local and State FFA advisors across the country, for educating 
and encouraging these students to develop lifelong skills in the field 
of agriculture. In fact, two of my current staff members are former FFA 
chapter presidents.
  With more than 500,000 members, the National FFA Organization is one 
of the largest youth organizations in the world. For 26 years, Dr. Case 
has served as the national advisor. The National FFA Organization 
mission statement is to make a positive difference in the lives of 
students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal 
growth and career success through agricultural education.
  During his tenure, Dr. Case has led this organization in tremendous 
membership growth, promoted the importance of agriculture education, 
and helped empower countless individuals to build a brighter future for 
agriculture.
  Dr. Case's involvement with FFA began when he was a member in Stet, 
Missouri. He later chose to pursue his agriculture education degree at 
the University of Missouri. In 1966, he began his career as an 
agriculture education instructor. Since that time, he has taught 
numerous students valuable leadership skills while learning about the 
importance of the U.S. agriculture industry.
  We appreciate Dr. Case's tireless dedication, service, and 
leadership, and we wish him well on his retirement in January. Mr. 
Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting H. Res. 1383.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. BRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support H. Res. 
1383, and I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Bright) that the House suspend the rules 
and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1383.
  The question was taken.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds 
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
  Mr. BRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
  The yeas and nays were ordered.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the 
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be 
postponed.

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