[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNITION OF AGRILIFE RESEARCH STATION

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                             HON. WILL HURD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2016

  Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
100 year anniversary of the Agrilife Research Station in Sonora, Texas.
   The Agrilife Research Station, also known as Sub-station 14, was 
founded in 1916 with the support of local ranchers and the Texas Sheep 
and Goat Raisers' Association. The station's first task was to find the 
cause of the bighead cattle syndrome, and other diseases harmful to the 
livestock industry. Their current projects include researching noxious 
plant control, prescribed fires, and wildlife management.
   The contributions of the Agrilife Research Station have been 
invaluable to farmers, ranchers, and the state of Texas over the course 
of the past 100 years. There is no question that the station will 
continue to excel under its present leadership. I am proud to represent 
such an important pillar of Texas agriculture and to congratulate its 
dedicated staff and supporters on 100 years of innovation, research, 
and success.

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