[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 14509-14510]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        HONORING JESSICA COLLINS

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I have the privilege and honor of 
rising today to recognize Miss Jessica Collins of Brandenburg, KY. 
Jessica was selected as Kentucky's winner of the 2003 Future Farmers of 
America Award. Jessica was recognized at an awards gala hosted by the 
Louisville Courier-Journal Newspaper as part of their 2003 Salute to 
Young Achievers.
  Jessica earned this distinguished honor by sharing her commitment to 
agricultural development through a written essay reviewed and selected 
by the Kentucky Association of Future Farmers of America and the 
Kentucky Department of Education. The thoughts conveyed in her essay 
are not empty words, but instead, hours of hard work show her 
commitment to excellence.
  A graduate of Meade County High School, Jessica's future plans 
include pursuing a college degree and continuing her passion of 
ranching. Currently, over 19 Angus cows and numerous farming equipment 
fall under her ownership and direction. This strong business interest 
was first sparked in her local 4-H chapter and will aid her as she 
seeks an economics degree at Western Kentucky University.

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  I am pleased that Jessica takes such an interest in her community and 
in agriculture. Her expertise and experience will serve Kentucky well. 
I want to thank the Senate for allowing me to congratulate Jessica 
Collins. She is one of Kentucky's finest gems.

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