[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1226]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE GAINESVILLE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA CHAPTER AT THE 
        SOUTHWESTERN EXHIBITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW IN FORT WORTH

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate members of the 
Gainesville Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter for their 
opportunity to exhibit livestock at The Southwestern Exhibition and 
Livestock Show in Fort Worth.
  Seven members of the Gainesville FFA Chapter participated in events 
in late January. Among the youth project exhibited were five lambs and 
two goats. Marlee Bell also exhibited a first place spring heifer in 
the Brangus junior heifer show.
  The Gainesville FFA chapter has been attending the Fort Worth Stock 
show for some time now, and they look forward to continuing their 
participation for years to come.
  This is the 110th year for the show, and is billed as ``the nation's 
oldest livestock show.'' Participating in the show teaches students 
agricultural principles along with animal husbandry and livestock 
judging skills.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to these the youth of the 
Gainesville FFA Chapter for their success and participation. I wish 
them the best of luck in their dedicated pursuit in future 
opportunities.

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