[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 178 (Thursday, November 17, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H8546-H8547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING JASON MAREE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the service of Jason Maree of Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania.
  Mr. Maree had his Pass in Review for the United States Navy, an 
important step in passing basic training and becoming a sailor.
  To his family and those who know him well, Jason is a driven and 
dedicated person. When he graduated from Northern Cambria High School 
this spring, he knew military service was the best avenue for his life.
  Coming from a family where his mother is retired from the Army, and 
his grandfather served in the Marine Corps, Jason naturally felt a call 
to serve after high school.
  Prior to serving in the United States Navy, Jason was an active 
member of his community and served on the Northern Cambria Volunteer 
Recreation Board.
  We are thankful, both as a community, and as a Nation, for Jason 
Maree and for all those who are serving in our military.
  Congratulations on becoming a sailor in the United States Navy, 
Jason.


                       Congratulating Amy Shields

  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Amy Shields of the Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group, 
or AHUG, on being named to the Pennsylvania top 100 in agriculture 
list.
  The hardwood forest products industry represents a major part of 
Pennsylvania's economy. Pennsylvania's Allegheny Plateau region alone 
produces 80 percent of the cherry hardwood supply of the entire world.
  This is a critical ingredient for producing furniture and home goods 
for customers at home and abroad. This industry is fortunate to have 
their interests represented by Amy Shields, who is the current 
Executive Director of AHUG and the voice of the timber industry in 
Pennsylvania.
  Ms. Shields is a longtime veteran of the timber industry and has been 
a tireless advocate for business across 14 counties in Northern 
Pennsylvania.
  Because of her efforts, loggers, sawmills, and hardwood manufacturers 
can continue to provide the highest-quality forest products to the 
world.
  Congratulations, Amy, on this great accomplishment.


         Congratulating the Pennsylvania 4-H Dairy Judging Team

  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the Pennsylvania 4-H Dairy Judging Team on their top 
honors at the 100th National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at the 
World Dairy Expo.
  In October, the Pennsylvania team traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, to 
compete in the dairy cattle judging contest. The Pennsylvania team was 
made up of four members, with Ellie Curtis of Warren County 
representing the Pennsylvania 15th Congressional District.
  Their hard work paid off. Ellie Curtis placed fourth overall with the 
Ayrshires. As a team, Pennsylvania was first for overall placing for 
Jerseys. They ranked second in oral reasons, Brown Swiss and Guernseys, 
third for Ayrshires, and fifth for Holsteins.
  As a result of their victory, the team has qualified to represent the 
United States this summer at the International Dairy Judging Contest in 
Glasgow, Scotland.
  Congratulations to Ellie and the entire Pennsylvania 4-H Dairy 
Judging Team.


        Congratulating the Indiana County Conservation District

  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the Indiana County Conservation District on their 75th 
anniversary celebration.
  Since 1947, the Indiana County Conservation District, or ICCD, has 
been protecting the natural resources of Indiana County and working to 
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the quality of life for current and future generations.
  The ICCD and its dedicated employees and volunteers use education, 
technical assistance, and partnerships with local businesses to work 
toward a prosperous sustainable future.
  Today, the ICCD implements a wide variety of projects dealing with 
agricultural land preservation, environmental education, and wildlife 
management. All these efforts have helped to teach the importance of 
conservation to residents of all ages in Indiana County.
  The ICCD formally celebrated their 75th anniversary on October 7 with 
an open house at their headquarters in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating the Indiana County 
Conservation District on 75 years of protecting the environment and 
ensuring that Indiana County continues to be a great place to live.

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