[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 141 (Monday, September 19, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1292]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF THE FRIENDS OF THE CLAUDE MOORE COLONIAL FARM AT 
                               TURKEY RUN

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 19, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize The Friends of the 
Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run in Fairfax County, Virginia 
for their support of this educational farm throughout the years. This 
society has been integral in the continued operations of this park 
site, which serves as a historical reference to colonial farm life for 
the citizens of Fairfax County and for visitors from around the 
country.
  The Friends of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run hosts 
their annual Oktoberfest fundraising event, which has live 
entertainment and a myriad of other activities. The Claude Moore 
Colonial Farm at Turkey Run has been open for over 40 years, and has 
been the only privately funded and operated park in the National Park 
System for the past 35 years. This park site offers many learning 
experiences for its visitors to be immersed in the authentic methods of 
colonial agriculture.
  Agriculture continues to be a vital force in my district as well as 
the nation as a whole, and I would like to applaud this group's 
dedication to maintaining an establishment that celebrates our nation's 
farming heritage. The Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run is a 
wonderful destination for many students and young people to learn about 
our country's history and develop a greater appreciation for those men 
and woman who laid the foundation of the United States of America.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing The 
Friends of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run for their 
valuable efforts to preserve one of our nation's great parks. I wish 
them all the best at their upcoming Oktoberfest event and in their 
future endeavors.

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