[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 139 (Friday, September 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1357]
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                         TRIBUTE TO MARY OTTMAR

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate 
Mary Ottmar of Atlantic, Iowa, for being inducted into the Iowa 4-H 
Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. Inductees to the 
Hall of Fame have demonstrated dedication, encouragement, commitment 
and guidance to Iowa's 4-H students through the years.
  Mary began her career in 1972 as the Cass County Extension 4-H and 
Youth Leader. She has strived to increase 4-H membership by building 
strong relationships with the youth in the county. Mary has built a 
foundation for success with the Cass County 4-H program, and developed 
the 4-H Youth Council in Cass County, which encourages youth to get 
involved and truly demonstrate citizenship, communication, and 
leadership skills.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Mary for earning this award. 
She is a shining example of how hard work and dedication can have a 
positive impact on our youth. I urge my colleagues in the United States 
House of Representatives to join me in congratulating Mary for her 
numerous accomplishments in the 4-H community. I wish her nothing but 
the very best moving forward.

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