[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 9, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING KERN CARPENTER ON INDUCTION TO DADE COUNTY FARM BUREAU HALL 
                                OF HONOR

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 9, 2018

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Director 
Kern Carpenter of the Miami-Dade County Farm Bureau, on his induction 
to the Farm Bureau Hall of Honor.
  A third generation farmer with a rich history in tomato production; 
Mr. Carpenter and his family have dedicated their lives to preserving 
the beauty and prestige of Florida's agriculture.
  At a young age, Kern lost his father to cancer and not long after; 
the farm he loved. However, Kern never lost sight of his family's 
heritage and worked hard to one day run his very own farm.
  In 1983, Kern successfully renewed his family's farming legacy and 
opened Kern Carpenter Farms.
  Today, that passion and drive Kern possessed at such a young age, 
continues to impact so many farmers and serves as an inspiration 
throughout our South Florida community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is individuals like Kern that encompass the American 
spirit we all hold so dear. I wish him the very best in his future 
endeavors, and congratulate him on this much deserved honor. 
Congratulations my friend (Felicidades amigo).

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