[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 62 (Thursday, April 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E564]
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                       TRIBUTE TO EMILY McDERMOTT

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Emily McDermott of Atlantic, Iowa, for receiving the 
coveted Iowa Future Farmers of America Degree. The prestigious award is 
the highest award presented by the Iowa FFA Association. Emily is a 
member of the Atlantic FFA Chapter.
  Emily said that winning this award is a great achievement because her 
father also won the award. She said, ``I did something that my Dad did. 
I lived up to it.'' Emily said one of the things she enjoys most about 
being a member of the local FFA Chapter is the people she meets. They 
are so ``enthusiastic and just fun to be around.'' Emily plans to 
pursue a career in agriculture. She has been an active member in the 
Atlantic FFA Chapter, exhibited livestock, and participated in numerous 
activities and contests as a member of her local FFA Chapter.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Emily for earning this award. 
She is a shining example of how hard work, determination, and 
dedication can help you reach your goals. It is with great pride that I 
recognize her today. I ask that my colleagues in the United States 
House of Representatives join me in honoring her accomplishments and in 
wishing her nothing but continued success in her future endeavors in 
agriculture.

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