[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E790]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING ROBERT AND ELLEN MULFORD

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Robert & Ellen 
Mulford of Versailles, Indiana, and celebrate the 30th anniversary of 
the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
  Dr. Robert and Ellen Mulford have enrolled over 238 acres into six 
different CRP practices that focused on wildlife habitat and 
environmental preservation by creating wetlands and planting trees.
  CRP is an important program that helps preserve wild life habitats by 
reducing soil erosion and encouraging the planting of native species 
that will improve environmental quality. In five years, with the help 
of CRP, Robert and Ellen Mulford have been able to completely change 
the landscape of their farm. The Mulfords plan to continue to showcase 
and improve the Capability Farm as a commitment to nature and hope to 
share it in as many different ways as possible.
  As the CRP marks this important milestone, I ask the entire 6th 
Congressional District to join me in congratulating Robert & Ellen 
Mulford. We can all appreciate and learn from their deep commitment to 
the environment and their community.

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