[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 101 (Thursday, July 1, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1266]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 RECOGNIZING THE COCKRUM FAMILY AS THE CRAWFORD COUNTY FARM FAMILY OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                           HON. JOHN BOOZMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 2010

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Cockrum family 
of Crawford County Arkansas. The Cockrum's have devoted their lives to 
the service of Crawford County and the State of Arkansas through the 
service and hard labors of cattle farming. It is because of their 
devotion and hard labors that they were named Crawford County's 2010 
Farm Family of the Year.
  For 63 years, the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program has 
honored farm families all across the State for their outstanding work 
both on their farms and in their communities. Recognition from the 
program is a reflection of the contribution to agriculture at the 
community and State level and its implications for improved farm 
practices and management.
  The Cockrum's have worked diligently to contribute to the protection 
of the environment and the conservation of soil, water, and energy. Mr. 
Cockrum's journey began at the age of seventeen when he rented 32 acres 
of land and purchased his first twelve cows. Today, through hard work 
and determination, the Cockrum's now own more than 300 acres of land 
and two businesses.
  I congratulate Randy, his wife Anjie, and their children Shelby, 
Tyler, and Siera for their outstanding achievements in agriculture and 
ask my fellow colleagues to join me in honoring them for this 
accomplishment. I wish them continued success in their future endeavors 
and look forward to the contributions they will offer in the future of 
Arkansas agriculture.

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