[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 115 (Friday, July 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1143]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GEORGIA AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2016

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
success of the Georgia Agribusiness Council as the organization 
celebrates their 50th anniversary this year.
  The Georgia Agribusiness Council was originally incorporated on 
January 17, 1966.
  The council was formed ``To Advance the Business of Agriculture 
through Economic Development, Environmental Stewardship and Education 
to Enhance the Quality of Life for All Georgians.''
  Through the years, the Georgia Agribusiness Council has had immense 
success in giving the Georgia agriculture industry a forum to share 
views, develop understanding, and work on issues of common concern.
  The council's membership has recently exceeded 1000 businesses from 
every sector of agriculture and it has done an incredible job 
representing Georgia's 74 billion dollar industry.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to rise today to congratulate the 
Georgia Agribusiness Council on their 50 year anniversary and I thank 
them for their tremendous service to our state and the agriculture 
industry.

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