[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 186 (Wednesday, November 20, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1475]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                      RECOGNIZING HOWARD BLACKBURN

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 20, 2019

  Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
late Howard Blackburn of Hays, North Carolina for his recent induction 
into the Wilkes County Agricultural Hall of Fame.
  Howard Blackburn epitomized a life of excellence and service. He 
served in the military during World War Two and the Korean War. Howard 
Blackburn influenced thousands of lives through his leadership in 
education and agriculture. Through his work at Wilkes Community 
College, where he served as director of the life sciences program, Mr. 
Blackburn helped thousands of students develop farming skills.
  Howard Blackburn is perhaps best known throughout Wilkes Country for 
his contributions to beekeeping. He helped found the Beekeepers of 
Wilkes, and personally served as an instructor and mentor for decades. 
He helped many, many other people understand the importance of bees to 
our lives. He always maintained the highest standards of meticulous 
conduct and expected others to strive to the same level of excellence. 
Howard Blackburn is a shining example of service that we should all 
seek to emulate

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