[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 124 (Thursday, July 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING ERIC MILLER OF JORDAN

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2020

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Eric Miller of 
Jordan for his 20-plus years of service to Garfield County as an 
extension agent and a mentor to the community's young people.
  For more than two decades, Eric has served as a Montana State 
University extension agent in Garfield County. He's a proud Bobcat who 
earned his master's degree in animal science with an emphasis in 
genetics at MSU. His connection with MSU and his love of agriculture 
brought him to Jordan as the county's extension agent.
  Eric loves his job. He enjoys helping people, and he'll tell you no 
one day is like another. He wears many hats. Some days, he teaches 
adult education classes. Others, he solves problems. Still others, he 
advises the county and local farmers. Eric helps farmers increase 
production and profitability throughout the county, but he acknowledges 
these are challenging times for our agricultural community.
  Eric also focuses his efforts and energies on supporting the area's 
youth. For more than 20 years, Eric has been the Garfield County 4-H 
director. While agriculture is a big focus of 4-H, the group's main 
priority is to empower young people with skills and through 
experiences. Focused on their interests, the young people undertake 
hands-on projects, whether it's raising and breeding livestock, 
farming, wood working, welding, cooking, shooting sports, or another 
activity. Through continuing education and mentorship, 4-H provides 
them the opportunity to grow and develop.
  Eric's favorite part is watching kids learn. He says there's nothing 
like seeing a kid's light go on when working on a project. He says it's 
a powerful moment when a participant comes to fully understand his or 
her project, and you get a lot of those moments a kid is involved in 4-
H for years.
  For Garfield County, 4-H is more than a club. It's part of their 
community. It's a way for kids to interact and build relationships 
beyond school. One of the biggest events in the area is the Garfield 
County Fair where 4-H members showcase their projects for everyone to 
see. It's the culmination of all their hard work and dedication.
  Madam Speaker, for his decades of helping people in his community, 
from farmers to young people, I recognize Eric Miller of Jordan for his 
Spirit of Montana.

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