[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 36 (Friday, February 24, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E141]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE 77TH ANNUAL VICTORIA LIVESTOCK SHOW

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                           HON. MICHAEL CLOUD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 24, 2023

  Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to join the City of Victoria in 
celebrating the 77th annual Victoria Livestock Show. This year's show 
will take place from February 22 through 26, 2023.
  The first Victoria Livestock Show was held in 1941. Shortly after, 
the show was suspended due to World War II. In 1947, the Victoria 
Jaycees decided to revive the livestock show, beginning with 4-H and 
FFA events in 1947 to pique people's interest. A show was put together 
a year later, and since then, it has been an annual Crossroads 
tradition.
  The Victoria Livestock Show highlights the work that 4-H and FFA 
students have put into raising and auctioning livestock. Today, it is 
larger than ever, with its 2021 auction raising more than $820,000. In 
addition to the auction, a centerpiece of the Victoria Livestock show 
is the carnival, which includes rides, games, food, and even wiener dog 
races. Other fun activities include mutton bustin', goat roping, and 
the annual Queen Victoria pageant.
  The Victoria Livestock Show embodies the heart of the Crossroads 
region, and I look forward to this year's show.

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