[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 179 (Monday, December 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1710]
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                          CONGRESSMAN SAM FARR

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 12, 2016

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor a truly 
dedicated public servant and friend, Congressman Sam Farr.
  I have had the honor of working alongside Congressman Farr for 17 
wonderful years. Throughout these many years, I have personally seen 
his passionate advocacy for the beautiful central coast, the great 
state of California, and our nation.
  As many of us know, Congressman Farr joined the Peace Corps in 1964 
and brought his passion for social and economic justice and world peace 
with him to Congress. Since then, he has never shied away from fighting 
for what is right and what is just.
  As our Ranking Member of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, 
Congressman Farr is a fierce and strong advocate for programs serving 
low-income populations, rural infrastructure and development, and food 
safety and nutrition.
  As longtime advocates to normalize relations with Cuba, we had the 
pleasure of witnessing history together as President Obama met with 
President Raul Castro and became the first president to visit Cuba in 
the last 81 years.
  Representative Farr has supported me--and so many of our colleagues--
in this very chamber and outside of our offices.
  He has been a true friend and I will miss him dearly.
  Mr. Speaker, Congressman Farr has encouraged all Americans to reach 
higher, dream bigger, and to never give up. His commitment to our 
country and California's 20th district has been a joy to witness and I 
look forward to watching as those he has inspired continue his work.
  Thank you, Congressman Farr, for all that you've done for your 
district and for our nation.
  I look forward to continuing our friendship and preserving your work 
in the upcoming years.

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