[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 69 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S2863]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       SMITH-LEVER ACT CENTENNIAL

 Mr. CASEY. Madam President, I wish to mark the centennial of 
the enactment of the Smith-Lever Act.
  The Smith-Lever Act established the Cooperative Extension Service, a 
vital nationwide system of educational partnerships that brings 
together Federal, State and local governments and land-grant 
universities.
  This network is administered by The Pennsylvania State University in 
all 67 counties of Pennsylvania.
  Access to the Cooperative Extension Program provides valuable 
information, resources and educational programs to communities on a 
broad range of issues.
  As agriculture is Pennsylvania's No. 1 industry, this program 
continues to serve as a valuable resource for agricultural producers, 
small business owners, students, consumers, and communities of all 
sizes.
  The Cooperative Extension Program helps to maintain and support the 
agricultural industry, while utilizing innovative research and 
technologies to advance the future of the industry.
  I ask the Senate to join me in honoring the 100th anniversary of the 
Smith-Lever Act.

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