[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 166 (Friday, October 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1072]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT ASHTON CARUTHERS, JR.

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 21, 2022

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. Robert 
Ashton Caruthers, Jr. in honor of his 60th birthday on November 3, 
2022, and his service for the Bowling Green Fire Department.
  Robert, or Robby, is a native of Hanover County, Virginia, but has 
lived in Caroline County, Virginia, since 2000.
  Robby is a dedicated husband and father. He and his wife, Dr. Ada 
Caruthers, have two children, Katie and Ashton. He is a beloved member 
of his family and community, and they are grateful for his unwavering 
contributions and selfless service.
  Robby is a diligent farmer who is the second largest sweet corn 
producer in Virginia. He farms 1,100 acres of grain and 400 acres of 
vegetables. He is on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Farm 
Bureau and the Agricultural Advisory Board for the Caroline County 
Agricultural Fair. And he donates to the Virginia State Fair and 
advocates for ``Farm Use'' license plates and non-insurable crops 
policies.
  Robby is a leader of his community. He is an honorary member of the 
Bowling Green Fire Department because he helps raise $60,000 annually 
for the department through the Sportsman's Dinner Auction. He avidly 
supports the Future Farmers of America and the Caroline County Little 
League. He helped start some food banks in Caroline County, and donated 
produce to local churches. He helped write the Virginia Bottle Bill to 
reduce litter on Virginia's roads, and he volunteers to clear snow off 
the roads during the winter.
  Robby is also passionate about preserving local history. He is a 
lifelong contributor to the Port Royal Historical Society and is a 
Hanover Tavern Foundation Sponsor. Furthermore, he maintains two 
historic properties in Caroline County.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing the 
accomplishments and 60th birthday of Mr. Robert Ashton Caruthers, Jr. A 
U.S. flag has been flown over the U.S. Capitol in his honor. May God 
bless him and his family.

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