[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H5075]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING JAMES DAVIS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO PENNSYLVANIA AGRICULTURE

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, in August I was proud to 
recognize someone from Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District who 
made a big contribution to the Commonwealth's largest industry--
agriculture. James Davis was the recipient of the Huntingdon County 
Pomona Grange #6 Community Service Award.
  Mr. Davis has been a strong advocate for agriculture over the past 50 
years. As a child, he attended a one-room schoolhouse before graduating 
from Juniata Valley High School and later earning a degree in 
agricultural sciences from Penn State University and a master of arts 
degree from West Virginia University.
  He dedicated his life to agriculture education, teaching in Butler, 
Lebanon, Fulton, and Franklin Counties. He also taught agriculture, 
science, math, social studies, and English in Juniata Valley School 
District, later becoming an elementary principal.
  Along with his brother, he has operated the Peaceful Terrain Farm, 
which has been in the Davis family since 1832.
  Jim continues to serve as a volunteer in his community and is an 
enthusiastic mentor for countless youth across Huntingdon County.
  Congratulations, Jim. You have earned it.

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