[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 25 (Friday, February 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING BILL BARRS AS THE 2013 DODGE COUNTY ROTARY FARMER OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. AUSTIN SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 15, 2013

  Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to 
recognize Bill Barrs as this year's 2013 Dodge County Rotary Farmer of 
the Year. It is certainly an honor that he richly deserves for his role 
in Georgia's agricultural community.
  A native of Laurens County, Bill attended Abraham Baldwin College 
where he majored in plant science. After graduation, he worked with the 
Griffin Warehouse until he began his farming operation in 2003. Since 
then, his farming operation has grown to 800 acres with cotton and 
peanuts as his primary row crops--two vital products of Georgia 
agriculture industry. He also cuts and sells quality hay from more than 
150 acres of grassland. Married with two children, Bill and his family 
are active members of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me, on behalf of the great people of 
Georgia's Eighth Congressional District, in recognizing Bill for his 
service to our community and our State.

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