[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        TRIBUTE TO HEATH DOWNING

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Heath Downing of Creston, Iowa, for receiving a state 4-H 
food and nutrition project award. Heath is the son of Steve and Karen 
Downing of Creston.
  A state 4-H project award is the highest achievement one can receive 
in the 4-H project work category. Project awards are given to youth who 
demonstrate leadership, communication, and volunteerism in certain 
project areas. A total of 152 youth from 55 counties competed for these 
project awards on the state level. Achieving this honor is a true 
testament to Heath's perseverance and dedication to serve others, and I 
commend him for his hard work.
  Mr. Speaker, Heath's actions embody the Iowa sprit and I am honored 
to represent him in the United States Congress. I know that all of my 
colleagues in the United States House of Representatives will join me 
in congratulating Heath on his achievement and I wish him and his 
family nothing but the best moving forward.

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