[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 18 (Friday, February 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING CHAMPAIGN COUNTY FARM BUREAU 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        REP. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 3, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 100th 
anniversary of an important community service organization in 
Champaign, Illinois.
  The Champaign County Farm Bureau was founded in 1913 and has grown 
into a vital element of all Champaign County farmers. For the past 100 
years, the Champaign County Farm Bureau, like farm bureaus everywhere, 
has brought together farmers across the county to discuss ways to band 
together to keep agriculture profitable. Not only are they teaching the 
importance of agriculture to the county but also the nation. I applaud 
the willingness of the Champaign County Farm Bureau for stepping 
forward and showing how modern agriculture is feeding the world today.
  The Champaign County Farm Bureau provides critical information to its 
truly visionary farmers in the county and in the halls of government 
here in Washington and in our great State of Illinois. But their 
efforts don't stop there; they understand the importance of talking and 
discussing with consumers where their food comes from. They impress 
upon those they meet that United States' farmers produce the safest, 
most reliable, and most affordable food supply in the world!
  I believe that the mission statement of the Champaign County Farm 
Bureau says it all: They will strive to assist families in agriculture 
by recognizing and responding to issues of concern while strengthening 
partnerships and improving farm family life for this and future 
generations.
  I want to congratulate President Watson, Manager Uken and all the 
members of the Champaign County Farm Bureau, past and present, on 
celebrating their 100th anniversary. I want to join with the other 
Members of this House in wishing them continued success for another 100 
years and beyond.

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