[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 56 (Monday, April 7, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WISCONSIN 4-H PROGRAM

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                          HON. REID J. RIBBLE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 7, 2014

  Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of Wisconsin's 4-H Youth Development tradition. The very 
first meeting occurred on October 30th, 1914 in Walworth County in 
southeastern Wisconsin. 4-H stands for ``Head, Heart, Hands and 
Health.'' There are 350,000 youth enrolled in my state's 4-H Youth 
Development program, and the 8th District is home to more than 13,000 
of these exceptional young leaders.
   4-H's slogan is ``Learn by doing", and that is certainly true in 
Wisconsin. This partnership between the University of Wisconsin, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture and county government has a tremendous 
history of engaging youth to pursue excellence in the areas of 
leadership, citizenship and life-skills. The program offers youth 
experiences in large and small animal projects, dairy-related 
activities, tractor driving contests, different shooting sports and 
wildlife management. Wisconsin's 4-H Youth Development program has 
provided youth in rural and urban settings with a unique opportunity 
develop skills that will serve them well throughout their lifetimes.
   As Congressman, I thank the many University of Wisconsin educators 
and volunteers that have contributed so much to this program over the 
last 100 years. As a proud Member of the House Agriculture Committee, I 
encourage residents in Northeast Wisconsin to celebrate this 
organization's rich history and tradition through the centennial events 
scheduled during the 2014 calendar year.

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