[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 30255]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING ZACH KINNE

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 6, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Zach Kinne of 
Eagleville, Missouri. Zach is a very special young man who has 
exemplified the finest qualities of leadership by being elected to 
serve as 2007-2008 National Future Farmers of America President.
  Zach was among 6 individuals selected from a field of 40 to hold a 
national office. He was later chosen and presented as President at the 
80th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. As president, 
this position will require Zach to travel more than 100,000 miles, 
visit approximately 40 states, and participate in an international 
experience tour to Japan. Zach will also be responsible for providing 
personal growth and leadership training for students, setting policies 
that shape the future of the organization, and promoting agricultural 
literacy.
  Currently, Zach attends school at the University of Missouri in 
Columbia. There, he is involved in many student organizations including 
College of Agriculture Student Development board, MU Alumni Association 
Student Board, Agriculture Economics Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau, 
College of Agriculture Learning Improvement Committee, and the Missouri 
Department of Education Preparatory Taskforce.
  Zach has been very active as a member of FFA. Over the years, Zach 
has been involved he has participated in a Supervised Agricultural 
Experience, which required producing and selling registered Angus seed 
stock bulls. Zach was also selected as a state winner and national 
semi-finalist in prepared speaking, and was named State Star in 
Agricultural Placement.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Zach Kinne 
for his accomplishments with the Future Farmers of America and for his 
efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of President for 
the 2007-2008 calendar year.

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