[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 4484]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCOTLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

  (Mr. HAYES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor and pleasure to rise 
today to pay special tribute to Scotland County, North Carolina, as it 
celebrates in 1999 its 100th anniversary. I also want to recognize this 
Thursday, March 18, as Agricultural Appreciation Day in Scotland 
County.
  Although Scotland County is relatively young among North Carolina 
counties, having been created by the North Carolina General Assembly on 
February 20, 1899, it has a rich and interesting history. Central in 
the history of Scotland County is the presence of and dependence on 
agriculture. Agriculture in Scotland County, just like in the rest of 
America, is recognized as the foundation of our society.
  Scotland County Farmers contribute over 40 million dollars to the 
local economy. There are approximately 125 farms in Scotland County 
which produce cotton, soybeans, corn, wheat, tobacco, oats and hay; 
hogs and broilers are also raised in Scotland County.
  Scotland County farmers contribute over $40 million to the local 
economy. There are approximately 125 farms in Scotland County which 
produce cotton, soybeans, corn, wheat, tobacco, oats, hay and hogs. 
Broilers are also raised in Scotland County.
  Mr. Speaker, Scotland County farmers are the stewards of the soil and 
water resources that provide substance to feed, clothe and shelter the 
American people and those around the globe.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to join with others in Scotland County to 
honor those individuals involved in agriculture, one of the most noble 
of professions, and thank each farmer in Scotland County, indeed each 
farmer in America, for their hard work and commitment to stewardship of 
the land and providing food and clothing to the world.

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