[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING DAVID NEVILLE

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                          HON. MORGAN McGARVEY

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2026

  Mr. McGARVEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize David Neville, 
owner of Capstone Farms in Kentucky, for receiving the prestigious 2026 
Citizen Diplomat Award.
  On 258 acres of land in Northern Kentucky, David has built not just a 
farm, but a laboratory of ingenuity. Through hydroponic and aquaponic 
growing systems, sustainable land management practices like using goats 
to clear brush, and a deep commitment to mentorship, he is helping pave 
the way for Kentucky farmers and farmers worldwide to build stronger, 
more resilient farms. His work reflects the creativity and 
resourcefulness that define the American spirit and helps keep our 
farming economy strong, innovative, and ready for the challenges ahead.
  David embodies the spirit of hospitality that Kentuckians everywhere 
extend to our neighbors. David has opened his farm to more than 450 
participants in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor 
Leadership Program from over 100 countries to learn from his practices 
and spark ideas they can carry back home.
  Kentucky is proud to call Mr. Neville one of our own, and I am 
honored to recognize his remarkable contributions to our home and the 
world. I once again congratulate him on receiving the Citizen Diplomat 
Award and wish him the best in his future work.

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