[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 175 (Monday, November 14, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S6663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE 4-H ALL-STAR MEAT JUDGING TEAM

 Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and 
recognize the Kansas 4-H all-star meat judging team.
  The Kansas 4-H all-star team won the national championship at the 
2022 4-H meat judging contest championship. The exceptional work ethic 
and dedication of the Kansas 4-H all-star team led to the first ever 
national title for a Kansas team since the contest started in 1970.
  To be selected for the all-star team, students must have excellent 
evaluation, as well as strong decision-making skills and outstanding 
oral communication. This team of Kansans have dedicated significant 
amounts of time to studying and preparing for the championship, working 
with their coaches and studying independently leading up to the 
contest.
  The team placed first in several categories, including retail cut 
judging, retail cut identification, oral reasons, and overall judging. 
They also placed second in pork judging and beef judging. Their efforts 
are a great illustration of the dedication and hard work seen across 
the Kansas agriculture community.
  A strong agricultural industry is not only important to the State of 
Kansas, but also to our country. That is why it is so encouraging to 
see young people throughout Kansas that are so committed to advancing 
the agricultural industry and proudly representing the next generation 
of Kansas farmers.
  I now ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the Kansas 4-H all-
star meat judging team for their exceptional work and their efforts in 
bringing the first meat judging national title to the great State of 
Kansas.

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