[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 185 (Thursday, October 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1127-E1128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING BARB FULLER AS IOWAN OF THE WEEK

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                           HON. CYNTHIA AXNE

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 21, 2021

  Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring Barb Fuller of Corning, Iowa, as 
Iowan of the Week.
  This week we recognize National 4-H Week. As a former 4-H'er myself, 
I have the utmost respect and gratitude for the individuals who devote 
their time and expertise to helping kids around our country grow and 
realize their own potential. In Iowa, 4-H has a deeply rooted 
commitment to the growth and development of kids across our great 
State. For decades, Barb Fuller has dedicated her time and passions to 
the Adams County 4-H.
  Barb has been involved with 4-H for practically her entire life. She 
participated in the organization when she was a kid with the Colfax 
Cloverettes of Boone County, and the organization's impact on her 
inspired her to take on more expansive roles within 4-H, especially 
after her daughter started participating in the organization. Barb 
became a leader in the Adams County 4-H for roughly 15 years after her 
daughter joined, leading her daughter's 4-H group, the Jasper 
Specialists.
  Barb has impacted many of the 4-H'ers during her time with the 
organization, always making sure anyone who wanted to participate was 
able to have the opportunity to do so. Barb has been dedicated to 
helping kids in her community grow, and she thoroughly enjoys having 
the opportunity to guide kids through different projects and tasks. 
What has impacted Barb the most throughout her time with 4-H has always 
been the ability to watch kids learn, grow, and gain more self-
confidence through the projects and activities they're able

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to get involved with. One of the activities that Barb coordinated was 
the Adams County 4-H Shooting Sports, where she acted as a rifle 
instructor with her husband, Dave. The couple taught those involved in 
the program how to handle firearms safely and securely, and they 
watched 4-H'ers compete at different events at various levels.
  Recently, Barb was inducted into the Adams County 4-H Hall of Fame 
for her decades of service with the organization. Barb's passion for 4-
H, along with her years of instruction, has left a mark on generations 
of 4-H'ers, and it reminds me of the wonderful memories I have of 
interacting with my leaders and instructors when I was a 4-H'er. Barb's 
service to her community is commendable, and it's why I am honored to 
name Barb Fuller as our Iowan of the Week.

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