[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 32 (Monday, February 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E247]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING MATT FRANKS

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 29, 2016

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Matt Franks 
for his outstanding achievement of being named the 2015 United 
Bowhunters of Missouri Conservation Agent of the Year for the Missouri 
Department of Conservation Ozark Region. Matt has earned this award 
after only six years of serving as a Howell County Conservation agent, 
displaying his exemplary determination and enthusiasm for Wildlife Code 
enforcement since joining the Conservation Agent Training Academy in 
2009.
  Matt has exhibited exceptional Wildlife Code enforcement presence 
throughout his six years as a Howell County Conservation Agent, making 
19 arrests related to archery violations in the first two months of the 
2015 archery season. In addition to Matt's admirable work ensuring 
conservation laws are adhered to, he has also served as an influential 
community leader and role model for local youth.
  Matt has led numerous educational-involvement programs for youth over 
the last year, including bird hunting clinics and youth gigging 
classes. He has also hosted events for the National Wild Turkey 
Federation Hunting Heritage Program for young hunters known as Juniors 
Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship. Finally, he has served 
as a judge for Future Farmers of America public speaking contests, and 
assisted with their trap shooting team.
  His involvement and contributions to the Howell County community make 
Matt an excellent selection for the United Bowhunters of Missouri 
Conservation Agent of the Year from the Ozark Region. For this award 
and his outstanding career achievements, it is my pleasure to recognize 
Matt Franks before the United States House of Representatives.

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