[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 167 (Thursday, November 21, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE ROLLING FAMILY AS THE 2013 HOLMES COUNTY, FLORIDA, 
                        FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 21, 2013

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I 
rise to recognize the Rolling family for being selected as the 2013 
Holmes County, Florida, Farm Family of the Year.
   Jeremy Rolling first discovered his love for farming at the young 
age of four, while riding in the cab of his grandfather's tractor in 
the Noma community of Holmes County. This love, coupled with his 
grandfather's influence and his grandfather instilling in Jeremy a 
strong work ethic, factored into Jeremy's interest in the field of 
Agriculture, his active involvement in the Future Farmers of America, 
and the foundation on which his successful farming operation is 
conducted today.
   Following high school, Jeremy met his wife Teresa, and together they 
settled in the Prosperity community of Holmes County. They began truck 
farming and small plot farming, until 2008, when Jeremy turned to row 
crop farming. Today, they operate a 400-acre farm that includes 
peanuts, cotton, oats, watermelons, and hay. Teresa and their daughter 
Jordan, who is in sixth grade and has embraced her green thumb at an 
early age, both remain actively involved in supporting Jeremy in 
operating the farm. Teresa assists by pulling peanut wagons, as well as 
operating the module builder for cotton, and Jordan grew and marketed 
her first crop of watermelons in 2012. There is no question that the 
success of the Rolling Family Farm and its expansion across county 
lines in five years is largely attributed to the family's hard work and 
joint effort.
   The Rolling family is also active in the community outside of their 
farm. They belong to the Ponce de Leon Future Farmers of America Alumni 
Association, and Jeremy is a member of the Florida Peanut Producer's 
Association. Additionally, both Jeremy and Teresa work full-time jobs. 
Jeremy is an Investigator for the State of Florida, and Teresa 
transitions from nurturing crops to the bright third-graders of Ponce 
de Leon Elementary School.
   Mr. Speaker, our great Nation was built by the tireless work of 
farmers and their families. The Holmes County Farm Family of the Year 
Award is a true reflection of the Rolling family's dedication to 
farming and their strong family values. On behalf of the United States 
Congress, I would like to offer my congratulations to the Rolling 
family for this great accomplishment. My wife, Vicki, and I wish them 
the best for continued success.

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