[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1539]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE COLLINSWORTH FAMILY AS THE 2014 WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA, 
                        FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
Collinsworth family of Westville, Florida, for being selected as the 
2014 Walton County Farm Family of the Year.
  The Collinsworth family traces its Northwest Florida roots to 1894, 
where their ancestors settled near the small community of Gaskin, 
Florida. Today, about 25 miles southeast of Gaskin, the Collinsworth 
family farm, owned by Bobby and Hazel Collinsworth, comprises three 
generations of farmers, including their son-in-law and grandchildren of 
the Currid family, each of whom play an integral role in the family's 
farming operations.
  Since 1924, Bobby and Hazel Collinsworth have worked tirelessly to 
cultivate their farm to the successful operation it is today. What 
originally produced corn, soybeans, cotton, peanuts and consisted of 
hogs and cattle has flourished into 320 acres owned and 240 acres 
leased to raise 129 crossbred cows and 16 registered Simmental cows.
  Mr. Speaker, our great Nation was built by farmers and their 
families. The Walton County Farm Family of the Year Award is a true 
reflection of the Collinsworth's family dedication to family and 
farming and their shared passion for ranching and caring for the land 
for future generations to come. On behalf of the United States 
Congress, I would like to offer my congratulations to the Collinsworth 
family for being outstanding in their field. My wife Vicki and I extend 
our best wishes for their continued success.

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