[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 89 (Thursday, June 4, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H3906]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING VIC STORY, JR., ON BEING NAMED 2015 SWISHER SWEETS/
                SUNBELT EXPO FLORIDA FARMER OF THE YEAR

  (Mr. ROONEY of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. 
Vic Story, Jr., on being named the 2015 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo 
Florida Farmer of the Year. This is a tremendous honor and one he truly 
deserves.
  As the head of his family's citrus business, Mr. Story has 
demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the citrus industry. He is not 
only a successful grower, but he is widely regarded as a leader in 
Florida agriculture.
  He has played a key role in educating the media, the general public, 
and elected officials like me about the importance of citrus to the 
State of Florida and this country. He has taught me a lot, and I am 
proud to count him both as an adviser and a friend.
  On behalf of the 17th District of Florida, Florida's heartland, I 
would like to commend Mr. Story for his contributions to the industry 
and to his community. I wish him the best of luck as he competes with 
other State winners in October for the title of Southeastern Farmer of 
the Year.

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