[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 78 (Friday, May 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E576-E577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                PIKE COUNTY FARM BUREAU 100 ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 10, 2019

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th 
anniversary of the Pike County Farm Bureau.
  On May 10, 1918, leaders in Pike County met with the goal of helping 
farmers and our strong agriculture community in west-central Illinois.
  Exactly one hundred years later, the Pike County Farm Bureau 
continues to thrive supporting rural communities by educating our 
farmers and providing them with best practices to succeed.
  It's a busy time of year for our farmers who are in the middle of 
planting season. As we have seen heavy rains and flooding, the Pike 
County Farm Bureau continues to generate awareness to support those in 
the agriculture community who are in need.
  With over 2,000 active members, the Pike County Farm Bureau is 
engrained in our community and their commitment and dedication is clear 
to our farmers.
  As we celebrate the last 100 years, I want to thank the Pike County 
Farm Bureau for their unwavering support of our farmers.

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  Their support and guidance will lead the Pike County farming 
community into the next 100 years.

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