[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E31-E32]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING THE GARDEN SPOT FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 13, 2026

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize 
the Garden Spot Future Farmers of America chapter (Garden Spot FFA), 
affiliated with Lampeter-Strasburg High School in Lancaster County, 
Pennsylvania, on their success at the 98th National FFA Convention & 
Expo.
  The Garden Spot FFA represented themselves well during the 98th 
National FFA Convention & Expo, which was held from October 24, 2025, 
to November 1, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. At the Farm and 
Agribusiness Management event, which tested students on their economic 
and agricultural knowledge, the Garden Spot FFA Team placed second. 
Each student on the team--Antonio Franco, Will Gajecki, Rex Giberson, 
and Jack Ross--earned silver for their individual performance.
  Five Garden Spot FFA alumni also received American FFA Degrees in 
2025, the highest honor bestowed to FFA members, and were recognized at 
the convention. These individuals were Gracie Albright, Sydney 
Albright, Kayla Frey, Jaclyn Martin, and Katelyn Ranck.
  With their success at the 98th National FFA Convention, the students 
at Garden Spot FFA demonstrated their remarkable work ethic and 
devotion to agriculture--making all of Pennsylvania's 11th 
Congressional District proud. I congratulate the Garden Spot FFA on 
their accomplishments, and I wish them continued success.

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