[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 6 (Friday, January 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E36]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE DENTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 11, 2019

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Denton 
County Master Gardener Association as it celebrates 30 years of service 
to the people of Denton County.
  The Denton County Master Gardener Association completes more than 40 
horticultural projects each year, working with local organizations such 
as the Texas Master Naturalists, the Denton Historical Association, and 
local 4-H clubs.
  Volunteers from the Denton County Master Gardener Association must 
work to earn the title of Master Gardener. These dedicated volunteers 
are required to undergo over 80 hours of training to achieve the 
coveted title of ``Texas Master Gardener.'' Master Gardeners volunteer 
on behalf of Texas A&M's AgriLife Extension, following Texas A&M 
University's research-based horticultural recommendations.
  The Denton County Master Gardener Association utilizes their 
specialized training to brighten the community and pass along their 
horticultural knowledge to future generations. Through their award 
winning Science with Attitude program, Master Gardeners share 
information through elementary school teachers in their community and 
distribute over 3000 seedlings annually to elementary schools in the 
Denton Independent School District.
  Additionally, this organization supports community gardens throughout 
Denton County and work in conjunction with the Community Garden for the 
Town of Flower Mound, the gardens of Fair Oaks Independent Living 
Center, the Good Samaritan Village, and the Lake Lewisville 
Environmental Learning Area.
  On behalf of the constituents of Texas's 26th District, I would like 
to thank the Denton County Master Gardener Association for 30 years of 
dedicated service, which has made Denton County a better place to live 
and work.

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