[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7747]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING JON VAN UTRECHT OF OTTUMWA

  (Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jon Van 
Utrecht of Ottumwa.
  Since its creation in 1854 in Fairfield, Iowa, the Iowa State Fair 
has been a yearly tradition for Iowans, attracting millions of people 
from across the country. With a wide variety of entertainment, food, 
and activities, such as the world-famous butter cow, it is not 
surprising why millions are attracted to the fair.
  Each year, farmers across Iowa are encouraged to enter a variety of 
crops to be judged for size, weight, and quality. One of my favorite 
things to do at the State fair is attending competitions and seeing the 
impressive crops our farmers have grown.
  That is why I was thrilled to see Ottumwa's Jon Van Utrecht's pumpkin 
as one of the winners of the big pumpkin competition. Jon's pumpkin 
came in sixth place and weighed 300 pounds.
  Iowa's State Fair is filled with countless entertainment options for 
families across Iowa and shows why Iowa is the best place to live, 
work, play, and raise a family. I look forward to seeing what next year 
brings.
  I would also like to take this opportunity to wish a happy birthday 
to Helen Friell. On September 23, Helen will become 100 years old.
  Happy birthday, Helen.

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