[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E355]
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                           DR. ROBERT McCRORY

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                            HON. JAMES COMER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2022

  Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Dr. Robert McCrory for his 
admirable commitment to revitalizing the legendary Tater Day Festival 
in Benton, Kentucky.
  Today this annual tradition in Marshall County will commence, 
bringing the community together for a weekend of fun, entertainment, 
and competition.
  Originally started in 1843 when farmers came to town to trade sweet 
potatoes, this event was unfortunately lagging by the 1960s. Dr. 
McCrory didn't like that--and nor did he accept it.
  A longtime community leader and a charter member of the local Kiwanis 
Club, he took a lead role in returning this event to its prior 
legendary status.
  As head of a committee formed to do just that--Dr. McCrory 
revitalized Tater Day in a major way. Now, this historic event features 
sizable crowds that descend on Benton every year for a parade, 
contests, and tasty potato treats.
  Without Dr. McCrory's leadership, this proud local tradition would 
not be what it is today. Because of that, I express my sincere thanks 
to him as Marshall County and West Kentucky's representative in 
Washington.

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