[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 172 (Monday, November 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1678]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO CHANCEY RICHARDS

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 30, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Chancey Richards of Atlantic, Iowa, for receiving the 
American Future Farmers of America Degree Award. The American Future 
Farmers of America Degree is the highest honor an FFA member can 
achieve.
  From October 28th through October 31st the FFA held their annual 
National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. It was then that Chancey 
was awarded the American FFA Degree for his abilities and outstanding 
achievements in agriculture business, production, processing and 
service programs. After starting his sophomore year of high school 
Chancey learned of his love for the agriculture industry. He began 
helping out at a local cattle operation by doing odd jobs around the 
farm along with raising his own horse, Chicago. This experience taught 
him about the responsibilities that come with operating your own cattle 
farm and how to be successful.
  Eligibility requirements for this prestigious FFA award include: 
earning at least $10,000 and productively investing $7,500 through a 
supervised agriculture experience program or working in an existing 
agriculturally-focused position, completing 50 hours of community 
service, as well as demonstrating outstanding leadership abilities. 
Chancey met and exceeded each of these requirements through his 
dedication to the organization and the agriculture community.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Chancey for earning this 
award. He is a shining example of how hard work, determination, and 
dedication can help you achieve your goals. I am honored to recognize 
him today. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives join me in congratulating him for his accomplishments 
and wishing him nothing but continued success.

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