[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 116 (Wednesday, July 11, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H6050]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                WELCOMING PENN STATE 4-H TO THE CAPITOL

  (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, I rise today to welcome 
members of the Penn State 4-H program to the Nation's Capital. This 
afternoon, students will share their 4-H experiences with me and 
discuss the importance the program has had in their lives.
  4-H is open to all young people regardless of where they live, what 
their backgrounds are, or what interests them. From traditional 
activities for youth in rural places to after-school programs for city 
youth, 4-H has it all.
  Last month, Penn State 4-H hosted the first Pennsylvania 4-H Science 
of Agriculture Challenge in State College. Scores of 4-H teams competed 
in the challenge that was based around the American Farm Bureau's 
Pillars of Agricultural Literacy.
  First place went to the Westmoreland County equestrian team. The 
marketing team from Clarion County came in second. Third place went to 
the Armstrong County Idea Makers. Teams from Allegheny County and 
Washington County rounded out the top five winners.
  Mr. Speaker, 4-H plays an incredible role in the lives of American 
students who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. I 
am proud that 4-H helps so many reach their full potential.

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